Dear July,
We've done it. We're at the last day of you. Every day has brought its trials and today is no different. I feel like as soon as things feel like they are going well and everything is in order something happens to get me all out of balance. Such is life. I am going to keep the positive thoughts flowing so that something works out for this upcoming month. I have many people rooting for me, which is lovely. It's easy to forget that there are many who care and see your potential when you get lost in your head. It's important to be introspective when necessary but when it's time to get down to business and get things done, it's important to reach out to those who can help you. Ambiguous post is ambiguous, huh?
Anyway random update part: my aunt did my highlights yesterday and I'm so happy with how it looks. The darker red is the color I originally wanted so to see on my head makes me the happiest! On the reading part of my life, I tried to pick up three books yesterday and none of them hooked me. I think after reading three books in two days, my mind is like slow your roll and let me digest the journey through these imaginary worlds you just took me on! ;]
Since, August is the last month of me working at my job unless it becomes permanent, (which my boss is working on!) I want to do what I said I was going to do a little while ago and be a tourist in NYC. So the plan for August is the opposite of July. July, you were all about being connected to the internet by posting on here and a picture on Instagram every day. I'm not saying I'm unplugging completely but I'm going to take my camera with me instead of using my phone and just be more in sync with what's around me while going on adventures. Plan! Thanks for listening to my ramblings, July.
Signing off for the last time this month.
Sincerely,
Betty :]
Thursday, July 31, 2014
Wednesday, July 30, 2014
Dear July: 30
Dear July,
We are coming down to the wire, huh? Looking back through my posts is great because I got to document a month of ups and downs. I had a good day today. Spent it with my cousin running errands, getting Taco Bell and then going to hang out with my other cousins. Good times. I finally got my highlights done again and I'm so happy with the color. I've been reading like crazy and that's my plan for the rest of the night once again.
Sincerely,
Betty :]
We are coming down to the wire, huh? Looking back through my posts is great because I got to document a month of ups and downs. I had a good day today. Spent it with my cousin running errands, getting Taco Bell and then going to hang out with my other cousins. Good times. I finally got my highlights done again and I'm so happy with the color. I've been reading like crazy and that's my plan for the rest of the night once again.
Sincerely,
Betty :]
Tuesday, July 29, 2014
Dear July: 29
Dear July,
Today felt like a nice fall day and I love every second of it. The breeze felt great when I went to go get some lunch earlier. I've spent most of the day at work reading and listening to Snow Mantled Love and it's been super relaxing. I can't believe there's only two days left of you, July. I'm trying to make some plans for August. I like how this project became a diary of sorts and I want to continue to document life on here. Just not every day because that was weirdly stressful in that since I promised myself I would post every day and I did even if it was a sentence. I'm proud of that for sure. Anyways, back to reading.
If you want to listen to SML: http://snowmantledlove.bandcamp.com/
Currently reading: Conversion by Katherine Howe
Sincerely,
Betty :]
Today felt like a nice fall day and I love every second of it. The breeze felt great when I went to go get some lunch earlier. I've spent most of the day at work reading and listening to Snow Mantled Love and it's been super relaxing. I can't believe there's only two days left of you, July. I'm trying to make some plans for August. I like how this project became a diary of sorts and I want to continue to document life on here. Just not every day because that was weirdly stressful in that since I promised myself I would post every day and I did even if it was a sentence. I'm proud of that for sure. Anyways, back to reading.
If you want to listen to SML: http://snowmantledlove.bandcamp.com/
Currently reading: Conversion by Katherine Howe
Sincerely,
Betty :]
Monday, July 28, 2014
Dear July: 28
Dear July,
Today has gone by pretty quickly, which is perfect for a Monday. The day has been filled with Comic Con and Mockingjay feels.
Sincerely,
Betty :]
Today has gone by pretty quickly, which is perfect for a Monday. The day has been filled with Comic Con and Mockingjay feels.
Sincerely,
Betty :]
Sunday, July 27, 2014
Saturday, July 26, 2014
Dear July: 26
Dear July,
Word of the day: family. I woke up to do an errand for my mom and then went and spent the day with my aunts and grandparents because tomorrow is Dominican's father day. So we ate and were just enjoying each other's company, it was good times. My cousin and I then went to this park were her friends were throwing a barbecue and we got drinks and just hung out. Now we're figuring out where to go to dance and have a good time tonight. Gotta love family!
Sincerely,
Betty :]
Word of the day: family. I woke up to do an errand for my mom and then went and spent the day with my aunts and grandparents because tomorrow is Dominican's father day. So we ate and were just enjoying each other's company, it was good times. My cousin and I then went to this park were her friends were throwing a barbecue and we got drinks and just hung out. Now we're figuring out where to go to dance and have a good time tonight. Gotta love family!
Sincerely,
Betty :]
Friday, July 25, 2014
Dear July: 25
Dear July,
Topic of the day: Comic Con. I've just spent the day at work on tumblr looking at the pictures, new information from favorite shows and clicking one after another video. Life is good.
Happy Friday!
Currently obsessed with this duo on Youtube (their voices are the prettiest):
https://www.youtube.com/channel/VanJess24
Sincerely,
Betty :)
Topic of the day: Comic Con. I've just spent the day at work on tumblr looking at the pictures, new information from favorite shows and clicking one after another video. Life is good.
Happy Friday!
Currently obsessed with this duo on Youtube (their voices are the prettiest):
https://www.youtube.com/channel/VanJess24
Sincerely,
Betty :)
Thursday, July 24, 2014
Dear July: 24
Dear July,
There's a week left of you which is bananas. This summer is just flying by and I simultaneously feel like I've done a lot and nothing at all. It's a weird dichotomy.
My aunt is back today so when I get back to her apartment her and my cousin will be there once again. These past three weeks have been a weird/fun experiment in what it would be like to live alone and I've decided I'd rather have roommates. This is how I think about it; I think it's more motivational to live with people that are doing something just like me because then I want to get up and go to work in the morning and when I get home there's someone there to talk to and watch tv and just relax. Friendssss.
I was talking to my boss at the beginning of the day and she's trying to get me to keep working here so that's exciting and makes some of the stress go away. I have started to apply to some jobs as a back up, of course but it's great to have like a little corner at work that's rooting for me to get a job here as well.
Side note: I know the #UnderHypedReads readathon is going on this week and I am taking it so relaxed compared to the madness of reading I tried to do during the Booktubeathon. It's good stuff. I finished Chopsticks quickly last night since it's a picture story and woah was it interesting. I did not expect the ending.
I picked up The Treatment by Suzanne Young right after and I'm excited to jump back into the world of The Program. It's a world where"true feelings are forbidden, teen suicide is an epidemic, and the only solution is The Program. With suicide now an international epidemic, one outburst could land her (Sloane, the main character) in The Program, the only proven course of treatment. Sloane’s parents have already lost one child; Sloane knows they’ll do anything to keep her alive. She also knows that everyone who’s been through The Program returns as a blank slate. Because their depression is gone—but so are their memories." (Goodreads)
So I can't wait to finish this duology and see where it ends. Hope you're having a good day
Currently on repeat: Affected by Meghan Tonjes ft. Tessa Violet
Sincerely,
Betty :]
There's a week left of you which is bananas. This summer is just flying by and I simultaneously feel like I've done a lot and nothing at all. It's a weird dichotomy.
My aunt is back today so when I get back to her apartment her and my cousin will be there once again. These past three weeks have been a weird/fun experiment in what it would be like to live alone and I've decided I'd rather have roommates. This is how I think about it; I think it's more motivational to live with people that are doing something just like me because then I want to get up and go to work in the morning and when I get home there's someone there to talk to and watch tv and just relax. Friendssss.
I was talking to my boss at the beginning of the day and she's trying to get me to keep working here so that's exciting and makes some of the stress go away. I have started to apply to some jobs as a back up, of course but it's great to have like a little corner at work that's rooting for me to get a job here as well.
Side note: I know the #UnderHypedReads readathon is going on this week and I am taking it so relaxed compared to the madness of reading I tried to do during the Booktubeathon. It's good stuff. I finished Chopsticks quickly last night since it's a picture story and woah was it interesting. I did not expect the ending.
I picked up The Treatment by Suzanne Young right after and I'm excited to jump back into the world of The Program. It's a world where"true feelings are forbidden, teen suicide is an epidemic, and the only solution is The Program. With suicide now an international epidemic, one outburst could land her (Sloane, the main character) in The Program, the only proven course of treatment. Sloane’s parents have already lost one child; Sloane knows they’ll do anything to keep her alive. She also knows that everyone who’s been through The Program returns as a blank slate. Because their depression is gone—but so are their memories." (Goodreads)
So I can't wait to finish this duology and see where it ends. Hope you're having a good day
Currently on repeat: Affected by Meghan Tonjes ft. Tessa Violet
Sincerely,
Betty :]
Wednesday, July 23, 2014
Dear July: 23
Dear July,
I had things to do most of the time I was at work so it went by pretty fast. I went to the library straight after because it closes at 7 so I got there 20 minutes before it closed and got the books that were on hold for me. These are 7 books that I've wanted to read for a while so time to buckle down and do so since I took a break after finishing TSWGO.
I felt all the feels last night while reading Esther Earl's This Star Won't Go Out and it's crazy how someone you never met can make you feel like you did know them. She is so important to the Youtube community and learning just a little about how much of a star she really was makes me feel even that more connected to the nerdfighter community. All the unexpected tears were flowing.
Lastly, I spent some time at work looking at future job opportunities and I'm so over it, it's ridiculous. I hope I get to stay where I'm working at now because I do love nonprofits. Time to do some networking since there are now two open positions. We shall see if I'm qualified.
Alrighty, time to listen to the rain fall and read until sleep. .
Sincerely,
Betty :]
I had things to do most of the time I was at work so it went by pretty fast. I went to the library straight after because it closes at 7 so I got there 20 minutes before it closed and got the books that were on hold for me. These are 7 books that I've wanted to read for a while so time to buckle down and do so since I took a break after finishing TSWGO.
I felt all the feels last night while reading Esther Earl's This Star Won't Go Out and it's crazy how someone you never met can make you feel like you did know them. She is so important to the Youtube community and learning just a little about how much of a star she really was makes me feel even that more connected to the nerdfighter community. All the unexpected tears were flowing.
Lastly, I spent some time at work looking at future job opportunities and I'm so over it, it's ridiculous. I hope I get to stay where I'm working at now because I do love nonprofits. Time to do some networking since there are now two open positions. We shall see if I'm qualified.
Alrighty, time to listen to the rain fall and read until sleep. .
Sincerely,
Betty :]
Tuesday, July 22, 2014
Dear July: 22
Dear July,
Today is a good day because I got up. I'm at work. It's the little things. Just being a productive member of society is enough today. I've spent the day listening to music, on tumblr & twitter and thinking about what I'm doing next. By next, I mean in the small and the grand scheme of things. I am thinking about what I'm eating for the rest of the week as well as what I'm doing after this job comes to a close at the end of August. I need to start being proactive about my desires and start applying to things that I actually want to do and will enjoy doing. Yes.
Song of the day: Chicago by Sufjan Stevens
Sincerely,
Betty :]
Today is a good day because I got up. I'm at work. It's the little things. Just being a productive member of society is enough today. I've spent the day listening to music, on tumblr & twitter and thinking about what I'm doing next. By next, I mean in the small and the grand scheme of things. I am thinking about what I'm eating for the rest of the week as well as what I'm doing after this job comes to a close at the end of August. I need to start being proactive about my desires and start applying to things that I actually want to do and will enjoy doing. Yes.
Song of the day: Chicago by Sufjan Stevens
Sincerely,
Betty :]
Monday, July 21, 2014
Dear July: 21
Dear July,
Today is the start of another readathon. Gotta love booktube! The theme of this one is #UnderHypedReads so the criteria is books with less than 5,000 ratings on Goodreads as well as just books you think more people should read, so why not highlight it? I was looking at the books I have left over from Booktubeathon TBR and noticed most of them fall under this criteria so I'm going to finish them and add to the list. The books I'm planning on reading this week are:
This Star Won't Go Out by Esther Earl- 4,765 ratings
Conversion by Katherine Howe- 414 ratings
Noggin by John Corey Whaley- 1,160 ratings
Say What You Will by Cammie McGovern- 2,190 ratings
Bottle Rocket Hearts By Zoe Whitthall- 410 ratings
Other books I want to get to (we'll see):
The Treatment by Suzanne Young-2,136 ratings
The Dust of 100 Dogs by A.S. King- 1,942 ratings
Dangerous Creatures by Kami Garcia & Margaret Stohl- 2,136 ratings
Landline by Rainbow Rowell- 4,213 ratings
City of Dark Magic by Magnus Flyte- 4,971 ratings
Today is the start of another readathon. Gotta love booktube! The theme of this one is #UnderHypedReads so the criteria is books with less than 5,000 ratings on Goodreads as well as just books you think more people should read, so why not highlight it? I was looking at the books I have left over from Booktubeathon TBR and noticed most of them fall under this criteria so I'm going to finish them and add to the list. The books I'm planning on reading this week are:
This Star Won't Go Out by Esther Earl- 4,765 ratings
Conversion by Katherine Howe- 414 ratings
Noggin by John Corey Whaley- 1,160 ratings
Say What You Will by Cammie McGovern- 2,190 ratings
Bottle Rocket Hearts By Zoe Whitthall- 410 ratings
Other books I want to get to (we'll see):
The Treatment by Suzanne Young-2,136 ratings
The Dust of 100 Dogs by A.S. King- 1,942 ratings
Dangerous Creatures by Kami Garcia & Margaret Stohl- 2,136 ratings
Landline by Rainbow Rowell- 4,213 ratings
City of Dark Magic by Magnus Flyte- 4,971 ratings
Sunday, July 20, 2014
Dear July: 20
Dear July,
This weekend was awesome because I got to spend it with friends. One of my friends is coming back to the city soon so we reunited and had some drinks yesterday and it was great. Then me and my friend went to a party our friends were having and when we got there, it was already in full force. It was super fun to see everyone.
Today, my friend and I had made plans to go shopping and even though Sunday is always lazy day, we got off our butts and had a great shopping day. I'm exhausted and I came home and cleaned and did laundry. I am so ready to read for a bit and go to sleep. I'm just happy. There's only 11 days left of you, July, and I plan to make the most of them.
Sincerely,
Betty :]
This weekend was awesome because I got to spend it with friends. One of my friends is coming back to the city soon so we reunited and had some drinks yesterday and it was great. Then me and my friend went to a party our friends were having and when we got there, it was already in full force. It was super fun to see everyone.
Today, my friend and I had made plans to go shopping and even though Sunday is always lazy day, we got off our butts and had a great shopping day. I'm exhausted and I came home and cleaned and did laundry. I am so ready to read for a bit and go to sleep. I'm just happy. There's only 11 days left of you, July, and I plan to make the most of them.
Sincerely,
Betty :]
Saturday, July 19, 2014
Dear July: 19
Dear July,
I've done nothing but lay in bed and doze in and out today which is perfect. I drank an entire bottle of wine last night and my head hates me for that life decision. I've ignored texts because it meant I had to move but now since it's 5pm, it's time to make moves! I'm meeting up with friends for drinks (oh god why no more alcohol) and then there's a party I'm going to later as well. Between yesterday and today, I've read 8 pages, oops. I've read 1213 pages so far this week so I feel good. My goal for tomorrow, the last day of the readathon is to finish what I'm reading and this star won't go out. So it's going to be a day of feels for sure. Hope you're having a great Saturday!
Currently reading: The Opposite of Loneliness: Essays and Stories by Marina Keegan
Musically, currently all about: Of Monsters and Men
Sincerely,
Betty :]
I've done nothing but lay in bed and doze in and out today which is perfect. I drank an entire bottle of wine last night and my head hates me for that life decision. I've ignored texts because it meant I had to move but now since it's 5pm, it's time to make moves! I'm meeting up with friends for drinks (oh god why no more alcohol) and then there's a party I'm going to later as well. Between yesterday and today, I've read 8 pages, oops. I've read 1213 pages so far this week so I feel good. My goal for tomorrow, the last day of the readathon is to finish what I'm reading and this star won't go out. So it's going to be a day of feels for sure. Hope you're having a great Saturday!
Currently reading: The Opposite of Loneliness: Essays and Stories by Marina Keegan
Musically, currently all about: Of Monsters and Men
Sincerely,
Betty :]
Friday, July 18, 2014
Dear July: 18
Dear July,
As Ice Cube says, today was a good day and it's only 4pm. I'm excited to spend time with friends and family and just relax this weekend. I am planning on reading a lot as well to finish off the #booktubeathon with a bang! Let's see how that goes. Plan: Friday, Saturday= friends. Sunday= go to park and read. AND READY SET GO! Hope your Friday is going swell and that you make your weekend awesome.
Sincerely,
Betty :]
As Ice Cube says, today was a good day and it's only 4pm. I'm excited to spend time with friends and family and just relax this weekend. I am planning on reading a lot as well to finish off the #booktubeathon with a bang! Let's see how that goes. Plan: Friday, Saturday= friends. Sunday= go to park and read. AND READY SET GO! Hope your Friday is going swell and that you make your weekend awesome.
Sincerely,
Betty :]
Thursday, July 17, 2014
Dear July: 17
Dear July,
I'm writing this on my phone and it looks so weird but hey dedication. Today was brought to you by the word: alone. I mean I've gotten used to being alone at my aunts but today my office was on a retreat. Being alone at work super weird but great in that they trust me to get shit done. I went and did some shopping after work which is always good. This weekend has no set plans except hang with friends. What can be better? Back to reading.
Sincerely,
Betty
I'm writing this on my phone and it looks so weird but hey dedication. Today was brought to you by the word: alone. I mean I've gotten used to being alone at my aunts but today my office was on a retreat. Being alone at work super weird but great in that they trust me to get shit done. I went and did some shopping after work which is always good. This weekend has no set plans except hang with friends. What can be better? Back to reading.
Sincerely,
Betty
Wednesday, July 16, 2014
Dear July: 16
Dear July,
Today is one of those days where time is just passing by and I don't know what to do with myself. Work hasn't been too busy so I have had the chance to read but I don't necessarily want to do that. I keep clicking from song to song because nothing is keeping my attention for too long. I don't know what to call this feeling. It didn't rain so I just keep looking out the window and pondering what I could do since it's nice out. The opportunities are endless, July.
Sincerely,
Betty
Today is one of those days where time is just passing by and I don't know what to do with myself. Work hasn't been too busy so I have had the chance to read but I don't necessarily want to do that. I keep clicking from song to song because nothing is keeping my attention for too long. I don't know what to call this feeling. It didn't rain so I just keep looking out the window and pondering what I could do since it's nice out. The opportunities are endless, July.
Sincerely,
Betty
Tuesday, July 15, 2014
Dear July: 15
Dear July,
Somehow we're halfway already! Thanks to the internet these past two weeks have been filled with things to do. Last week with body confidence week and this week with the booktubeathon, time has just flown by!
Today is day two of the readathon and I plan on finishing my 2nd & 3rd book. :] I love how much motivation I get during readathons. I just get the energy to read all the books I've been meaning to. To know that there's people all over the world, just delving into a different world just like you are is so awesome.
Work kept me busy today so I'm excited to unplug and just read the night away! :]
Books read:
A Million Suns by Beth Revis
Reading:
Shades of Earth by Beth Revis
Up next:
The Sea of Monsters by Rick Riordan
Songs of the day:
High Society by Betty Who
Shiver by Lucy Rose
Power and Control by Marina and the Diamonds
Sincerely,
Betty
Somehow we're halfway already! Thanks to the internet these past two weeks have been filled with things to do. Last week with body confidence week and this week with the booktubeathon, time has just flown by!
Today is day two of the readathon and I plan on finishing my 2nd & 3rd book. :] I love how much motivation I get during readathons. I just get the energy to read all the books I've been meaning to. To know that there's people all over the world, just delving into a different world just like you are is so awesome.
Work kept me busy today so I'm excited to unplug and just read the night away! :]
Books read:
A Million Suns by Beth Revis
Reading:
Shades of Earth by Beth Revis
Up next:
The Sea of Monsters by Rick Riordan
Songs of the day:
High Society by Betty Who
Shiver by Lucy Rose
Power and Control by Marina and the Diamonds
Sincerely,
Betty
Monday, July 14, 2014
Dear July: 14
Dear July,
It is easy to get used to the same routine and feel stuck. That's why I think it is important to jump out of your comfort zone and do things that scare you. It might be something little like just going somewhere alone or something bigger, like an extreme sport. The opportunities are endless.
I've had a relaxing day at work and have been able to spend most of it reading in the midst of the low volume of calls that have been coming in. The reason these thoughts started circulating in my head is because I'm getting to a point in my book where things might drastically change or they might stay the same for the characters and the response to this has been excitement or panic, which is understandable. But I feel that you won't know what happens until you try. So here's to taking that necessary step, July.
Sincerely,
Betty
Sunday, July 13, 2014
Dear July: 13
Dear July,
Word of the day: family. I stayed at my cousin's last night. I watched all of Season 2 of Orange is the New Black which is what I had wanted to do since its release so it was great. The only part that sucked is that I finished at 7:45am and we had plans to leave to go to the pool at 8:00. Ah! I woke up at 8:50am; one hour of sleep that felt like a five minute nap and groggily put on clothes and helped my aunt with last minute bag preparing and such. Then off me, her and my cousin were to take a bus to New Jersey to meet with my other aunt, uncle and cousins and from there to go to the pool. Today was quite an adventure as you can see. So we get to the stop at NJ and less than five minutes later, my uncle picks us up, we go to his house, grab the last bags and off we go! The three girls (me and my two younger cousins) were in one car which was perfect because we blasted Spanish music the entire way and just got super pumped up! Forty minutes later, we arrived at our destination. The pool was super nice and there was not that many people since it is a Sunday and there had been rain in the weather forecast. Lucky us, it didn't rain at all! I don't know where my body got the energy but after some food in to the water we all went and it was a blast! I love the water. I can't exactly swim except under the water but that is my favorite thing to just go under and see how long I can hold my breath and just swim around and enjoy the unique experience. I could go on about water for a while I'm sure but I'm exhausted and so excited to sleep. SO to sum up the day, it was wonderful and just what I needed after those two days of dark thoughts this week. Today is also the last day of body confidence week 2014 and it was a lovely experience once again. It is great to be able connect with people in such a positive way and this second time I definitely tried my best to be in the tag a lot and just interacting and hopefully giving people a nice little boost, which was what I did in January. This time it was different in that I feel so much more confident in my skin and happy with who I am so it is great to be able to help others begin to feel that way.
Lastly, on the taxi ride home, Empire State of Mind by Jay-Z ft. Alicia Keys (of course) was playing which I thought was just perfect. So that's the song of the day Now time to sleep oh so well!
Sincerely,
Betty :D
Word of the day: family. I stayed at my cousin's last night. I watched all of Season 2 of Orange is the New Black which is what I had wanted to do since its release so it was great. The only part that sucked is that I finished at 7:45am and we had plans to leave to go to the pool at 8:00. Ah! I woke up at 8:50am; one hour of sleep that felt like a five minute nap and groggily put on clothes and helped my aunt with last minute bag preparing and such. Then off me, her and my cousin were to take a bus to New Jersey to meet with my other aunt, uncle and cousins and from there to go to the pool. Today was quite an adventure as you can see. So we get to the stop at NJ and less than five minutes later, my uncle picks us up, we go to his house, grab the last bags and off we go! The three girls (me and my two younger cousins) were in one car which was perfect because we blasted Spanish music the entire way and just got super pumped up! Forty minutes later, we arrived at our destination. The pool was super nice and there was not that many people since it is a Sunday and there had been rain in the weather forecast. Lucky us, it didn't rain at all! I don't know where my body got the energy but after some food in to the water we all went and it was a blast! I love the water. I can't exactly swim except under the water but that is my favorite thing to just go under and see how long I can hold my breath and just swim around and enjoy the unique experience. I could go on about water for a while I'm sure but I'm exhausted and so excited to sleep. SO to sum up the day, it was wonderful and just what I needed after those two days of dark thoughts this week. Today is also the last day of body confidence week 2014 and it was a lovely experience once again. It is great to be able connect with people in such a positive way and this second time I definitely tried my best to be in the tag a lot and just interacting and hopefully giving people a nice little boost, which was what I did in January. This time it was different in that I feel so much more confident in my skin and happy with who I am so it is great to be able to help others begin to feel that way.
Lastly, on the taxi ride home, Empire State of Mind by Jay-Z ft. Alicia Keys (of course) was playing which I thought was just perfect. So that's the song of the day Now time to sleep oh so well!
Sincerely,
Betty :D
Saturday, July 12, 2014
Dear July: 12
Dear July,
Today is just what I needed. Spent the day with my cousin, got my nails done. We also got some food and drinks. We're spending the night watching the second season of the OITNB. Tomorrow we're going to the beach with our family in New Jersey, should be fun times! After a couple of days of feeling down, I'm happy to have family to boost my spirits.
Song of the day:
Home by Daughter
Sincerely,
Betty :]
Today is just what I needed. Spent the day with my cousin, got my nails done. We also got some food and drinks. We're spending the night watching the second season of the OITNB. Tomorrow we're going to the beach with our family in New Jersey, should be fun times! After a couple of days of feeling down, I'm happy to have family to boost my spirits.
Song of the day:
Home by Daughter
Sincerely,
Betty :]
Friday, July 11, 2014
Dear July : 11
Dear July,
Looking forward to the future is better than thinking about the past most times. I am easy to spend too much time reminiscing on good times of the past as well as dwelling on what I could have changed to make things better. That's such a waste of time.
Like John Green writes in TFIOS "What a slut time is. She screws everybody."
Instead of spending time planning new adventures, it is so easy to just sit and think about doing them instead of doing. Time to follow the motto: Less want, more do. Time to let what is be what it is. Time to find the good in every act.
July, I don't know what this post has turned into. A bunch of cliches but that's what I'm feeling like recently apparently. Weird mood= weird sentences.
Song of the day:
Do Or Die by 30 Seconds to Mars
Sincerely,
Betty
Looking forward to the future is better than thinking about the past most times. I am easy to spend too much time reminiscing on good times of the past as well as dwelling on what I could have changed to make things better. That's such a waste of time.
Like John Green writes in TFIOS "What a slut time is. She screws everybody."
Instead of spending time planning new adventures, it is so easy to just sit and think about doing them instead of doing. Time to follow the motto: Less want, more do. Time to let what is be what it is. Time to find the good in every act.
July, I don't know what this post has turned into. A bunch of cliches but that's what I'm feeling like recently apparently. Weird mood= weird sentences.
Song of the day:
Do Or Die by 30 Seconds to Mars
Sincerely,
Betty
Thursday, July 10, 2014
Dear July : 10
Dear July,
Today was a day of many thoughts. Mainly, it proved that it is too easy to lie but that does not mean one should still do so. In the end, who does that lie help? It just ends up driving you crazy and corrupting all your thoughts for the day. One of my resolutions of the year was no regrets so what's done is done but I still do ask myself: why I do certain things that are not helping me grow in any way? My thoughts feel like a bird trying to a escape out of a cage. I want to be free of negativity so therefore it is time to stop doing things that make me feel like I am locked up in a cage of my own making.
Song of the day:
Fuel to Fire by Agnes Obel
Sincerely,
Betty
Today was a day of many thoughts. Mainly, it proved that it is too easy to lie but that does not mean one should still do so. In the end, who does that lie help? It just ends up driving you crazy and corrupting all your thoughts for the day. One of my resolutions of the year was no regrets so what's done is done but I still do ask myself: why I do certain things that are not helping me grow in any way? My thoughts feel like a bird trying to a escape out of a cage. I want to be free of negativity so therefore it is time to stop doing things that make me feel like I am locked up in a cage of my own making.
Song of the day:
Fuel to Fire by Agnes Obel
Sincerely,
Betty
Wednesday, July 9, 2014
Dear July: 9
Dear July,
Today was a day of errands. Having the day off in the middle of the week is something I love and definitely take advantage by getting some more hours of sleep and getting things done that needed to be done. I went grocery shopping and cleaned my aunt's house and then went to the library! I returned some books and picked up the books that were on hold. I need to reorder some because I didn't get to them. So many books, so little time! I watched the Netherlands vs. Argentina game with my cousins and gosh that defense was crazy and I am so happy that Argentina is in the finals. I can imagine that my host mom is ecstatic! (I stayed with a family in Chile and they are originally from Argentina!) Time to finish off the week and see what this weekend brings!
Song of the day:
All About That Bass by Meghan Trainor
Sincerely,
Betty :]
Today was a day of errands. Having the day off in the middle of the week is something I love and definitely take advantage by getting some more hours of sleep and getting things done that needed to be done. I went grocery shopping and cleaned my aunt's house and then went to the library! I returned some books and picked up the books that were on hold. I need to reorder some because I didn't get to them. So many books, so little time! I watched the Netherlands vs. Argentina game with my cousins and gosh that defense was crazy and I am so happy that Argentina is in the finals. I can imagine that my host mom is ecstatic! (I stayed with a family in Chile and they are originally from Argentina!) Time to finish off the week and see what this weekend brings!
Song of the day:
All About That Bass by Meghan Trainor
Sincerely,
Betty :]
Tuesday, July 8, 2014
Dear July :8
Dear July,
Today has been quite busy at work. I went outside on my lunch break and it's quite warm in NYC today. It's finally starting to feel like summer.
I've had some internet things on my mind since last night, mainly this obsession with Youtube celebrity culture since it's been mentioned a lot since Vidcon happened. Youtube is something I care a lot about and I've made some lovely friends because of it. So while I know about how big it's becoming in certain aspects, I still like my little corner of Youtube, where I get to talk to my friends from all over the world and just gush about books and music and media in general. I think it's easy to let the hype affect you because you see the numbers and some deep part of all of us wants more views but I think I've met the right kind of people that care more about the community they're building and the connections being made.
One of the reasons I'm happy to be so connected on all social media is because I feel like so much is happening on the interwebs just this week! Today, Landline by Rainbow Rowell comes out and so did Four by Veronica Roth! Woo book birthdays! I am planning on going to the event at Barnes and Noble and hope to meet Lady Rainbow which will be great after all this talking on twitter.
Something else happening on the interwebs just today: Queen JK Rowling released a story as Rita Skeeter of the characters we know and love all grown up at the Quidditch World Cup. I read it and smiled the entire time. It's great to see a little more from the wizarding world!
Lastly, this week is Body Confidence Week 2.0! All of the positive posts are my favorite. Starting off the year with this project gave me such a boost in January so it's great that it's back half way through the year. Feel free to join on Instagram, Twitter, Tumblr and use the #bodyconfidenceweek2014
Song of the day:
If I Had The Nerve by Ally Rhodes
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8fwSkRTZsg&list=FLa0ociprc-Nh6pA0WKfn1MA&feature=share&index=11
Sincerely,
Betty :]
Today has been quite busy at work. I went outside on my lunch break and it's quite warm in NYC today. It's finally starting to feel like summer.
I've had some internet things on my mind since last night, mainly this obsession with Youtube celebrity culture since it's been mentioned a lot since Vidcon happened. Youtube is something I care a lot about and I've made some lovely friends because of it. So while I know about how big it's becoming in certain aspects, I still like my little corner of Youtube, where I get to talk to my friends from all over the world and just gush about books and music and media in general. I think it's easy to let the hype affect you because you see the numbers and some deep part of all of us wants more views but I think I've met the right kind of people that care more about the community they're building and the connections being made.
One of the reasons I'm happy to be so connected on all social media is because I feel like so much is happening on the interwebs just this week! Today, Landline by Rainbow Rowell comes out and so did Four by Veronica Roth! Woo book birthdays! I am planning on going to the event at Barnes and Noble and hope to meet Lady Rainbow which will be great after all this talking on twitter.
Something else happening on the interwebs just today: Queen JK Rowling released a story as Rita Skeeter of the characters we know and love all grown up at the Quidditch World Cup. I read it and smiled the entire time. It's great to see a little more from the wizarding world!
Lastly, this week is Body Confidence Week 2.0! All of the positive posts are my favorite. Starting off the year with this project gave me such a boost in January so it's great that it's back half way through the year. Feel free to join on Instagram, Twitter, Tumblr and use the #bodyconfidenceweek2014
Song of the day:
If I Had The Nerve by Ally Rhodes
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8fwSkRTZsg&list=FLa0ociprc-Nh6pA0WKfn1MA&feature=share&index=11
Sincerely,
Betty :]
Monday, July 7, 2014
Dear July : 7
Dear July,
I am determined to read whenever I have any free time today. I'm about to finish my 50th book of the year which is crazy but I have not finished any book in this month yet and it's been a week today!
This month is flying by. I have so much I want to do so I need to make an actual plan instead of just thinking about things. Time to act on my desires, both book and adventure ones!
Song of the day:
After All Is Said And Done by Junip
Sincerely,
Betty :]
I am determined to read whenever I have any free time today. I'm about to finish my 50th book of the year which is crazy but I have not finished any book in this month yet and it's been a week today!
This month is flying by. I have so much I want to do so I need to make an actual plan instead of just thinking about things. Time to act on my desires, both book and adventure ones!
Song of the day:
After All Is Said And Done by Junip
Sincerely,
Betty :]
Sunday, July 6, 2014
Dear July: 6
Dear July,
This post is brought to you by: exclamation points! ! !
So yesterday was a blast! It's what summer is all about! Having new adventures with new friends and just enjoying each other's company in this beautiful city! I am relaxing today and it's just what I needed. Just spending the day, eating and watching TV. I am ready for the week! Bring it on! :]
Song on repeat: Chandelier by Sia
Sincerely,
Betty :]
This post is brought to you by: exclamation points! ! !
So yesterday was a blast! It's what summer is all about! Having new adventures with new friends and just enjoying each other's company in this beautiful city! I am relaxing today and it's just what I needed. Just spending the day, eating and watching TV. I am ready for the week! Bring it on! :]
Song on repeat: Chandelier by Sia
Sincerely,
Betty :]
Saturday, July 5, 2014
Dear July: 5
Dear July,
Another day, another journey. I stayed at my aunt's house last night and had to rush back to where I'm staying because my aunt was stressed that the dog wasn't fine. She's fine. She's still depressed which I'm used to already and it's been two days.
In other news, I'm excited to enjoy today's nice weather. This shall be another short post. Hope you're enjoying this weekend.
Sincerely,
Betty :]
Another day, another journey. I stayed at my aunt's house last night and had to rush back to where I'm staying because my aunt was stressed that the dog wasn't fine. She's fine. She's still depressed which I'm used to already and it's been two days.
In other news, I'm excited to enjoy today's nice weather. This shall be another short post. Hope you're enjoying this weekend.
Sincerely,
Betty :]
Friday, July 4, 2014
Dear July: 4
Dear July,
Today was a day for friends and family. We have spent inside because of the weather but regardless there's been many laughs and drinks had. Hope your day was just as lovely.
Sincerely,
Betty :)
Today was a day for friends and family. We have spent inside because of the weather but regardless there's been many laughs and drinks had. Hope your day was just as lovely.
Sincerely,
Betty :)
Thursday, July 3, 2014
Dear July: 3
Dear July,
Today's post is brought to you by the word: travel. I have had the travel bug for what feels like most of my life. I barely remember my first trip on a plane because I was five and it's just a blur. All I remember is the popping of my ears and everyone clapping when the plan was landing in Dominican Republic. It's one of our superstitions that if you don't clap then you won't have a good trip or something like that. (Weird, right?!) So fast forward and my next trip to D.R was when I was 15 and I remember this one vividly because it was the summer after freshman year of high school. It's one of the summers that I will always remember because I got to see how much we take for granted here. Yes, we have a nice place to stay but the economic disparities are so jarring and you can visually see it from one street to the next. I got to really understand why my parents think the way they do seeing where they were raised.
Moving on, my parents, brother, aunts and grandmother are all officially in Dominican Republic as of today for vacation. This got me thinking about how much we take for granted again. My parents have been going every summer on and off for a couple years and I haven't been back since I was 15. They work hard during the year and know that they will be relaxing when summer comes but one thing I always think about is how they could have used all their money and gone elsewhere. When I asked my mother why this wasn't something they considered, she just said why? They only care about going to their country. I have so many conflicting thoughts about this because now that I've seen just some of a country I'd never even had in my plans to go to (Chile) I want to see so much more now.
The world is full of so many places to see. I love to fly by myself; it's such a different experience to travel alone. You have to be responsible for everything and it feels great to be so independent. To wrap up this long letter, July, as I was stuck on a train full of people this morning on the way to work I just go to thinking about how convenient public transportation is and we take it for granted and complain about it so much. Since I can't fly for a little while, I'm definitely going to take advantage of this big city around me and see so many things I haven't seen. Time to cross some places of my list!
The song that has been on repeat today:
On The Run (Part 2) by Jay-Z & Beyonce
Sincerely,
Betty :]
Today's post is brought to you by the word: travel. I have had the travel bug for what feels like most of my life. I barely remember my first trip on a plane because I was five and it's just a blur. All I remember is the popping of my ears and everyone clapping when the plan was landing in Dominican Republic. It's one of our superstitions that if you don't clap then you won't have a good trip or something like that. (Weird, right?!) So fast forward and my next trip to D.R was when I was 15 and I remember this one vividly because it was the summer after freshman year of high school. It's one of the summers that I will always remember because I got to see how much we take for granted here. Yes, we have a nice place to stay but the economic disparities are so jarring and you can visually see it from one street to the next. I got to really understand why my parents think the way they do seeing where they were raised.
Moving on, my parents, brother, aunts and grandmother are all officially in Dominican Republic as of today for vacation. This got me thinking about how much we take for granted again. My parents have been going every summer on and off for a couple years and I haven't been back since I was 15. They work hard during the year and know that they will be relaxing when summer comes but one thing I always think about is how they could have used all their money and gone elsewhere. When I asked my mother why this wasn't something they considered, she just said why? They only care about going to their country. I have so many conflicting thoughts about this because now that I've seen just some of a country I'd never even had in my plans to go to (Chile) I want to see so much more now.
The world is full of so many places to see. I love to fly by myself; it's such a different experience to travel alone. You have to be responsible for everything and it feels great to be so independent. To wrap up this long letter, July, as I was stuck on a train full of people this morning on the way to work I just go to thinking about how convenient public transportation is and we take it for granted and complain about it so much. Since I can't fly for a little while, I'm definitely going to take advantage of this big city around me and see so many things I haven't seen. Time to cross some places of my list!
The song that has been on repeat today:
On The Run (Part 2) by Jay-Z & Beyonce
Sincerely,
Betty :]
Wednesday, July 2, 2014
Dear July: 2
Dear July,
It's super easy to be negative when one is thrust into a situation that seems to have more negatives than positives. I moved into my aunt's last night because she's going on vacation for 3 weeks and I have the job of taking care of her pets. At first, I was complaining because I felt that the area and commute was inconvenient and I was just not feeling the general atmosphere change. Since getting there, I just got to relax and got to see exactly what I'm getting myself into and I'm super relaxed now. There's birds, a turtle and a dog to take care of; fun times! Instead of taking the train to transfer 10 blocks, I decided to walk this morning and those 15 minutes to myself was just great and is definitely going to be a highlight of my day. It's going to be a different experience for the next couple weeks and I'm excited. Now to plan further adventures!
Currently jamming to:
The Weeknd- Drunk in Love Remix & The Zone ft. Drake
Advice I gave to one of my best friends today:
"I know if I don't wake up positive and start the day then I wont be able to figure out what to do next. Right now, it's as simple as getting to work."
"You stress the future too much and forget to just enjoy the present moment, girl."
It's super easy to be negative when one is thrust into a situation that seems to have more negatives than positives. I moved into my aunt's last night because she's going on vacation for 3 weeks and I have the job of taking care of her pets. At first, I was complaining because I felt that the area and commute was inconvenient and I was just not feeling the general atmosphere change. Since getting there, I just got to relax and got to see exactly what I'm getting myself into and I'm super relaxed now. There's birds, a turtle and a dog to take care of; fun times! Instead of taking the train to transfer 10 blocks, I decided to walk this morning and those 15 minutes to myself was just great and is definitely going to be a highlight of my day. It's going to be a different experience for the next couple weeks and I'm excited. Now to plan further adventures!
Currently jamming to:
The Weeknd- Drunk in Love Remix & The Zone ft. Drake
Advice I gave to one of my best friends today:
"I know if I don't wake up positive and start the day then I wont be able to figure out what to do next. Right now, it's as simple as getting to work."
"You stress the future too much and forget to just enjoy the present moment, girl."
Sincerely,
Betty :]
Tuesday, July 1, 2014
Dear July: 1
Dear July,
You definitely have snuck up on me. Looking back a year ago, things were very different. I was living at home, still unemployed 2 months after graduation and feeling slightly depressed about my current situation. Flash forward and now I've been in New York for almost two months and when I went back to Rhode Island for Pride it had a completely different feel to it. I've been living with some friends and just enjoying the freedom that comes with having a job and being responsible for myself. Every day I wake up happy to start the day and be able to help people at my job in any small way. So even though it is easy to be inundated by negative thoughts, like how this job is temporary and therefore this might be a temporary move, I refuse to be bogged down by these thoughts. I'm just excited for what's to come. Let's take it one day at a time.
Sincerely,
Betty :]
Currently Reading:
Submarine by Joe Dunthorne
Currently listening to:
Mumford & Sons
City & Colour
*Inspired by the lovely Emily Diana Ruth's project on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OdA_ymySH28
You definitely have snuck up on me. Looking back a year ago, things were very different. I was living at home, still unemployed 2 months after graduation and feeling slightly depressed about my current situation. Flash forward and now I've been in New York for almost two months and when I went back to Rhode Island for Pride it had a completely different feel to it. I've been living with some friends and just enjoying the freedom that comes with having a job and being responsible for myself. Every day I wake up happy to start the day and be able to help people at my job in any small way. So even though it is easy to be inundated by negative thoughts, like how this job is temporary and therefore this might be a temporary move, I refuse to be bogged down by these thoughts. I'm just excited for what's to come. Let's take it one day at a time.
Sincerely,
Betty :]
Currently Reading:
Submarine by Joe Dunthorne
Currently listening to:
Mumford & Sons
City & Colour
*Inspired by the lovely Emily Diana Ruth's project on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OdA_ymySH28
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