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Self-Love Talk | Valentine’s Day 2018

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Happy Valentine’s Day Lovelies! Today is the day all about love and on that note, I want to post something a little more personal today, to talk about Self-Love and the struggles I have with it. Self-love is a complex issue that many of us struggle with, both women and men.

It is quite unfortunate the society that we live in. The pressures given to us at such a young age to societal disapproval of who we are. Loving yourself is not as simple as some may believe, the constant battle is between being accepted by those around you and often comparing yourself to another person.

Believe it from a self-conscious girl, who struggled with loving herself for the longest time, and to this day still struggles. The harsh reality of life is that you are not going to be accepted by everyone you encounter in life. There will be people who despise you, will want to change you, and will not accept you for who you are. For those people who are like that, well then it’s their lost, that is a reflection of their character not yours. 

One of the hardest concepts in my life is constantly comparing myself to others. I hate the fact that sometimes life seems like a competition with all these other people. Knowing the fact that there will be always be someone prettier than me, smarter than me, and well better than me, but life should not at all be about comparing each others values. We are all uniquely created with our own specialties. There is something about you that someone else will not have and you should cherish that.

Something I am and have been working on for a few months is the notion of radical acceptance, to accept something I cannot change and to stop fighting with reality. It does not mean I am okay with it or that I will get over it, it means that I will accept it for what it is. Self-love is about accepting ourselves for as we are and acknowledging our flaws. If you need a little reminder just remember that self-love is a journey that we are still discovering. Do not forget that you are loved and are worthy of affection. So for today and all the other days to come, practice self-love, tell yourself what you love about yourself, and do not forget that it is okay to put yourself in front of others.

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From a time I practiced self-love. June 2017.

This was a more personal post, I think every once in a while I will plan to post something on self-love, I hoped this helped you, and it gave you some insight on the common struggles humans endure with self-love. Feel free to comment down any positive radiation, to spread the love to others. If you enjoyed this post then please subscribe with your email in the sidebar, to be notified of new posts through your email, (be sure to confirm subscription in email) also make sure to follow me on my social media pages, down below!

With much love, stay beautiful lovelies.

Xoxo, Ariana. 💖 

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The TMI Tag!

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Thank you Joedi (JoediGrabham) for nominating me to do the TMI tag! I’m hoping this will allow all my readers to get to know me better! I was going to post this tomorrow, but I decided today instead. 

The Rules:

  • You can participate if you want, if not, you can totally decline it.
  • Mention the person who tagged you.
  • Answer the questions from below.
  • Let the person you tagged know by commenting on their page.

Q & A:

What are you currently wearing? Black Leggings and a striped casual long sleeve tee.

Have you ever been in love? No.

Did you ever have a terrible breakup? No, but a friendship ending (which is just as bad).

How old are you? 17 and a half, this Thursday.

How tall are you? 5’5

Do you have any piercings? Ears only.

Do you have any tattoos? No, but I plan on getting one.

What’s your favorite drink? Water or fruit punch juice.

What’s your favorite song? I have way too many, but currently loving “Re: Stacks by Bon Iver.”

What’s your zodiac sign? A Leo, but I am nothing like a leo.

How long does it take you to shower? Probably 10-20 minutes, sometimes longer.

What’s your favorite show? I have way too many, basically Jane the Virgin, Shameless, One tree hill, and much more.

What’s your favorite band/singer? Lorde, Bon Iver, Sufjan Stevens, Coldplay, Beyonce, Enrique Iglesias, and more.

Favorite Movie: The Perks of Being a Wallflower

Something you really miss? An old friend. 😦

Where do you go when you are sad? I usually just stay home, specifically my room. If I have a chance, I like to go to the Forest Preserve for a walk.

How long does it take you to get ready in the morning? Honestly, I have no idea, it always differs.

Have you ever been in a physical fight? Maybe…. Just kidding.

What turns you on? When I squeeze lime and pour hot sauce over my hot cheetos (heavenly).

What turns you off? People who are racist, homophobic, sexist, misogynistic, rude, and those people who think they are better than you.

Quality you look for in a partner? Someone who can make me laugh, an open-minded person, and a Funny, adventurous, loves food.

What’s your favourite colour? Corals, calming blues, and sunset hues.

Loud music or soft? Soft

Favorite quote? I cannot think of it.

Favorite actor? I’m not really sure, but I love Emma Watson.

Do you have any fears? What are they? Not really sure if it’s a fear, but I get extremely paranoid when someone is talking about me, It’s pretty bad.

What’s the last thing that made you cry? Thinking about life.  

Meaning behind your blog name? It is just a nickname for my name.

Last time you said you loved someone? Today.

Last book you read? I do not remember.

The book you’re currently reading? Nothing yet, but I plan on starting something.

Last show you watched? The Chi (also a really great show).

Last place you were? Currently home, but I was at Portillo’s.

Last sport you played? Not played, but I swam, I am a former swimmer.

Who’s the last person you talked to? My mom.

The last song you sang? To be alone with you by Sufjan Stevens.

Favourite chat up line? None.

Do you have a crush? Nope.

The relationship between you and the person you last texted? My mother.

Favourite food? Pizza, hot wings, honey walnut shrimp and vegetable chicken egg rolls from this gem not to far from me, hot cheetos, and so much more!

Place you want to visit? Way too many to name, but in the states currently; Seattle and internationally either Capri, Italy or London.

Last time you were insulted? A few days ago.

Favorite flavor of candy? I’m a chocolate person!

What instrument do you play? None, I used to play the clarinet when I was younger.  

Favorite piece of jewelry? Two rings from San Francisco, these gold earrings my grandma got me.

Last time you hung out with someone? The other day.

I’m nominating the below bloggers to complete the TMI tag!

Honey Zambini: Honey-Zambini

Aileen: All About Them Makeup

Sophia: So-Fierce Blog

Hopefully this helped for you to get to know me a little better, comment down below if there is something you would like to know that has not been answered! If you enjoyed this post then please subscribe with your email in the sidebar, to be notified of new posts through your email, (be sure to confirm subscription in email) also make sure to follow me on my social media pages, down below!

Much love, Ari. ♡ 

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Art Journal with me: Collaging

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Hello everyone, I hope your Monday is going well! I thought I would kick off the week, with something a little different and throw some creativity at you all! For today’s post I will be art journaling: Collaging edition. For the many of you who do not know, I am very creative if I do say so myself, and one of my absolute favorite art activities to do is, collaging. I got into collaging a few months ago and it is something that I never get sick of because there is always new inspiration out there. Collaging is amazing because you can use different types of media to create a collage, making it personal and unique to you. Throughout this post, I will be sharing some of my tips on how to start collaging and my collaging process for today’s collage.

  • Get Inspired//Find Inspiration:

Inspiration is everywhere around you, whether it’s in nature, on the internet, or in a physical item. In my personal opinion the best place to get inspiration from is either magazines or on pinterest. There is so much out there that will inspire you or call your attention. I love when I flip through a magazine and it’s almost like something is speaking to me on the page, so whether it is an image or words, I cut it out to use in a collage of mine.  

  • Finding a theme:

Okay so this one is not an essential, however I find that when establishing a theme for the collage, it will help you be on the lookout for images/words that correspond to your theme when looking for ideas. A theme could be a mood board, aesthetics, a color, or feelings. Do not discouraged if you cannot find a theme, because sometimes they will form later on or sometimes it is just what you find exhilarating.  

  • Using what you have:

The best thing about collages is that you do not have to go out and buy materials, you can easily use any of the supplies you have at home. Look through old magazines, if you have paint then add paint to your collage, if you have a printer then find images on the internet, go outside to get flowers and leaves, use buttons, tissue paper, or whatever materials your heart desires. Be imaginative and mix your supplies together to create your collage.

Things you will need:

  • An art Journal or paper
  • Scissors
  • A glue stick or mod podge
  • Inspiration & any kind of materials you want for your collage

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Okay so now onto my collaging process. I went to an art journaling class the other night and I was inspired to create a collage that had a blue color scheme, it went really well with the page in my journal and I thought why not try it. At home I gathered images and background colors through magazines, cutting them out, I also used different shades of blue tissue paper to layer my pictures on.

I gathered some magazines I got earlier this year to flip through, my scissors and my glue stick. Look for images that speak to you or call your attention and then cut away!

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Once you have a good amount of images to choose from, start forming how you want your collage to look.

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Start gluing random pieces on top of each other, for an overlapping messy look.

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If you notice any gaps or empty white spaces that are not covered, then simply get coloring materials (in this case I used pens and colored pencils, to color in the white spaces or you can choose to leave them, the choice is yours. IMG-1320

Once you are done, you will have your masterpiece. Collaging is just this great way to be inspired and to express yourself. I find it ultimately relaxing and a creative source for inspo. So the next time you are feeling artistic, gather some supplies and your journal, play some winter acoustic tunes on spotify, and let your mind take you to another place.

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Final piece.

Let me know if you collage or plan on creating one to express yourself, I’d love to see it! If you found creative inspiration then please like this post! I will be posting a TMI tag earlier tomorrow, so keep an eye out for that. If you enjoyed this post then please subscribe with your email in the sidebar, to be notified of new posts through your email, (be sure to confirm subscription in email) also make sure to follow me on my social media pages, down below!

Much love, Ari. ♡ 

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