2019 – Life with Ariana

Monthly Thought/// February 2019

February 6, 2019February 6, 2019Monthly Thought, Personal Talks ♡Leave a Comment

Hello, I hope everyone is having a great Wednesday so far. Today’s post will be bringing up a series I tried to have on my blog last year (however was only for May of 2018). Anyways, moving forward throughout the year I will be doing a series on my blog called “Monthly Thought”, each month I will be posting a blog entry of what’s on my mind currently or something that I feel needs to talked about. This will be a way to express myself through words and connect with my audience. Through these “Monthly Thought” posts, I will be conveying my vulnerable side in my writing, that typically does not get shared often.

Lately, I have been having this insane amount of gratitude in life. I have came to the realization that things in life are not as always complex as they seem to be. As the state that I am currently in, I can say that I am no longer feeling hopeless as I used to be, and now when I look for happiness I look for it in the smallest of things that I appreciate. I used to believe happiness derived from a person (whether that be a S.O, friend, or parent, etc.), a specific thing, or even a job. However, I find that happiness is something that comes from within and although it is not necessarily the actual feeling of happiness, it is the feeling of content and/or satisfaction. I used to suffer from severe depression, to the point where it affected my life through my relationships with others, my academics, and even my relationship with myself. It has been a long time since I have felt true happiness, and although there has not been many, I am incredibly grateful for the happy moments I did have. Occasionally, I feel depressed or I have a few weeks randomly where depression decides to creep up on me, and although it sucks, it is an improvement from the past. I cannot say that I am happy or in other words completely content, but at least I am no longer sad. Slowly, but surely I am making progress to my well-being and through practicing gratitude, I am able to appreciate more in life. A question I want all of you to ask yourselves, how content are you with your life currently, and are you incorporating gratitude into your life?

This was a very random thought, but it is something I wanted to get off of my chest and talk about. I hope in someway this post gave you insight or gave you a new perspective to look at. I promise next week’s post will be much more lighthearted.

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sending you all good vibes, ariana. ♡

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Binge Worthy Netflix Shows YOU NEED TO WATCH// 2019

January 30, 2019January 30, 2019Lifestyle, Uncategorized6 Comments

Hello everyone, I hope you all are having a fantastic day so far. Currently in the Chicagoland area, we are experiencing freezing temperatures, with the wind chill it currently feels like (-45 ℉) 😬, so to all my Chicago peeps, please keep warm and safe! However, last year I wrote a post on must-watch Netflix shows (2018), so I figured I’d update everyone on new shows I’ve watched within in the past year. All of the following shows, happen to be Netflix Originals and they are all my favorites. I tried to include a variety, so that there is at least one show that appeals to you, (however there are no horror shows that I have watched entirely, so I apologize to all my spooky lovers). take out the snacks, and prepare for the Netflix marathon that awaits you!

YOU: This dark and mildly romantic thriller will keep you intrigued and addicted to keep on watching.

Synopsis: A bookstore manager (Joe) becomes instantly infatuated with a woman (Beck) who walks into his store, he soon becomes very obsessive and goes out to extreme lengths to be apart of her life, doing no matter what he has to do to make that happen.

Why you’ll love it: As more begins to unfold throughout the series, the mystery begins about who Joe really is, and he’s not the person Beck believes he his.

Sex Education: For those that like raunchy comedies with some heartfelt content, then this is for you.

Synopsis: Takes place in modern-day Great Britain. Otis is a young teen virgin, who seems to know a lot about sex problems, maybe because his mom is a sex guru. However, when him and the school’s tough gal Maeve both meet, they decide to make some extra cash by creating a sex therapy clinic on the down-low to help their classmates sexual issues.

Why you’ll love it: It’s a masterpiece that touches on all aspects of sex, through all genders and orientations, we see genuine humor and content that everyone can relate to in some way. (And hey, you learn a little about sex ed too!)

Master of None: This witty comedy is perfect for those who are young and confused about what they want.

Synopsis: 30-year-old Dev lives in the great New York City, he’s at the age where he’s struggling with what he wants in his life, both personally and professionally with his career. Throughout the show, it glimpses through Dev’s past and we see the important roles his friendships play in his life.

Why you’ll love it: This comedy is very realistic and is the epitome of millennial culture.

Love: A quirky Rom-Com that fulfills both a comedial and romantic standpoint perfectly.

Synopsis: Two millennials both recently become single. When they coincidentally meet and befriend each other, they develop a friends-with-benefits type of relationship, until they realize that they both feel more for one another.

Why you’ll love it: These two seem like polar opposites, however they may just have one of the best relationships.

Atypical: A heartfelt, authentic comedy, that glances in the life of someone living with autism.

Synopsis: Teenager Sam is on the autism spectrum, he decides that he wants to find a romantic connection, however he needs to learn how to be more independent, which causes his helicopter mom, to make changes in her lifestyle. Sam and his family learn how to adjust to these new changes and each experience challenges in their way of navigating life.

Why you’ll love it: This sincere show, gives you an understanding of autism, by both through the person with autism and those close to the person with autism.

Everything Sucks!: A quirky coming-of-age series, that takes a different perspective on high school.

Synopsis: It’s 1996 in the town of Boring, Oregon. Boring High School’s two clubs, AV and drama clubs decide to team up to create a short film production, that will help them get more recognition throughout the school. Of course, teenage romance issues take place, especially between the two main characters.

Why you’ll love it: The humorous show sharply touches on what goes through the minds of many teenagers throughout high school, from both a seriousness and comical view-point.

I hope you all enjoyed this post, and hopefully check out one of these shows. Even if they do not call your attention at first, I highly recommend giving them a shot. Comment down below which Netflix Original you’re most interested in watching! 💻

talk to you all next Wednesday, ariana. ♡

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A Reflection of the Past Few Years///What 2019 will be for me.

December 31, 2018December 31, 2018Lifestyle, Personal Talks ♡2 Comments

Hello everyone who is reading this, if you are a follower on my blog then you would know that I have not posted in nearly five months, and I very much apologize. I began college and had a lot of change in my life and sort of forgot to keep up with my blog. However, I most definitely will pick up blogging again for the new year, so I hope you can stay tuned for some exciting content to come.

Anyways, for this post I will be giving a run down on what the past few years each represented for me. It’s unbelievably crazy how quick time goes by, 2018 was a legit roller coaster. However, this gave me insight on a reflection over the past few years and what I am looking for in 2019.

2016 was a year of realization

By the end of this year, I had come to the realization that I was severely unhappy and suffering from a lot of internal pain that I kept from people for years. Also the election was something that made me realize this country’s climate, but it also helped me realized what I wanted to stand for and what I was passionate about.

2017 was a year of pain.

That year was probably the toughest year of my life, I was battling internal demons that no one had a clue about. Things were going on in my life that made it difficult to change. I was afraid of change so I lived through that pain. There were multiple points throughout 2017 where I could not see myself here anymore, life was tough and unbearable, but I received help at the end of the year that made my life much better than it was before.

2018 was a year of change and growth.

The person I was who started off this year, was very anxious, lonely, and timid. The year started out very rough, I cut contact with almost everyone. I isolated myself for months. However, I also endured a big change this year when I started college, created this blog, and opened myself up to more people. It sure was nerve-racking, but I made it through. I did not think I was going to be able to handle it, but I did. I stepped outside my comfort zone and made progress. I am so grateful for the change, and how different my life is compared to one year ago today. I have met so many amazing people along the way, I have partaken in many experiences, and most of all I started to appreciate the things in life that I used to take for granted. The person I am now is not the girl from the beginning of 2018, she’s different, and although I may still be anxious and reserved at times, I have shown a great amount of courage and I can now honestly say that I’m courageous.

2019 will be my year of strength.

I will show and prove to my self my resilience of the past few years. It is going to be the year in my life where I learn to self grow and accept myself. I will prove to myself how strong I really am. I will find myself in ways that evoke my strengths and bring out the best of me.

peace.2018. — “peace 2018, thanks for preparing me for 2019”.

I hope you all enjoyed this read, I wish you all a happy new year filled with love and joy! I look forward to posting more on my blog in the new year.

talk to you soon, ariana. ♡