Trailers

I have not been fully digging the last couple September blog challenge topics so I took a little break from them. I do promise to start back up tomorrow. Today I am just going to list a couple movie trailers that I have been watching on repeat. Oscar buzz is happening so all the good movies are coming... get excited.

August Osage County

Inside Llewyn Davis

Love me some Coen Brothers

Love me some folk music

Parkland

Love, love, love

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ISFP...Oh Brother

Monday, September 9: Take this short personality test and respond to your results.

I started reflecting on this topic with know that I don't 100% agree with personality test. Of course some of it is true but I also think a lot of our personalities can be situational. You can never really tell how you are going to react until you are actually experiencing something. However, as I continued to read about my own personality I realized how aligned I am with some of these finds. I also have started to realize some changes that I need to make in order to be happy person as an ISFP...Introverted Sensing Feeling Perceiving.

Here are some things that stood out to me about being a ISFP

Extremely Perceptive: I tend to have to know everything about someone or a situation to get a full understanding of a current situation. To me all the little details give me a better understand of who people are and why things are the way they are. Source found here.

Need space and time apart: As much as love being part of a big family, having different social outlets, and multiple acquaintances I also value my alone time. After a prolonged time in certain situations I need to step away and have some time to myself. To decompress, zone out, and think. People who really know me know that after many days together I shut down. I get quiet, overwhelmed and exhausted. All I need to recuperate is just a little alone time and then I am completely re-energized. Source found here.

Detailed Oriented: I think my family is going to be the most surprised to see this but I also think they have a boxed view of who I am am, like everyone does of their family members. When it comes to getting thing done, I get them done. I can remember all the pieces of the puzzle and make things come together. I pay attention to the little things and know how important all the details are when it comes to getting things complete. Source found here.

Take life seriously: While I do like to think that I have a lighthearted and carefree side to me, I also have strong beliefs and values that I stand by. I can over think things when it comes to my beliefs and values and I want to see the meaning behind so many things. Sometimes I take thinks too seriously and can get stuck in a thought process, however I am realizing it just who I am and needs to be balanced with the rest of my life. Source found here.

Luckily I don't take everything so seriously...

Love, love, love
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The Strangers...NEVER EVER AGAIN.

Friday, September 6: A story about a time you were very afraid.

I tend to get scared really really easily so instead of focusing on every time I think someone is in my apartment I will just tell you about the last scary movie I watched that still haunts me. Take this post as seriously as you want...but just know, this is extremely serious to me.

 Let me start by saying unless you enjoy scary movies, never ever ever watch The Strangers.

My friend Mike and I decided to watch The Strangers one summer home from college. I really don't like scary movies and I didn't know the impact this movie would have on me otherwise I would never have agreed to watch it. I should have know better when it starts by telling you that it based on a true story... Without spoiling the movie I will just tell you that 86 minutes later I was at the opposite end of the couch with my hands over my eyes, sweating and crying. Mike loved it.

I wish that was it but about a week later I was with my girlfriends and one of them had the brilliant idea to put it on. I literally threw a temper tantrum. I think I stomped my feet at one point and shouted "NO" like the mature 20 year old that I was. That night ended with me plugging my ears and I rocked on the couch till it was over.

This movie still haunts me. Sometimes when I am alone (I am alone a lot) my mind wanders to scenes from that movies and my heart starts instantly beating. It have to turn something on to distract me and start repeating "it was only a movie, it was only a movie" That was the last scary movie I ever saw.

I like to say I live my life with no regrets...but that is not true...I definitely regret seeing The Strangers.

Love, love, love
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GOT Advice

Thursday, September 5: Pass on some useful advice or information you learned and always remembered. 

I sort of hate advice. I feel like everyone gives a whole lot of it and most of the time its not what you want to hear. Its probably a lot more important to just live life and figure it out as you go, but I definitely don't do that. Being as most people in my life don't hesitate to weigh in on your life its hard to choose just one piece of advice to reflect on. Instead I am going to pass on some wise words from George R. R. Martin...

“Bran thought about it. 'Can a man still be brave if he's afraid?'

'That is the only time a man can be brave,' his father told him.” 

I written a couple times about my struggle to be brave and this just really nails it. That and the fact that GOT is just awesome.

Be brave. Winter is coming.

Love, love, love
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One Major Road Trip

Wednesday, September 4: If you could take three months off from your current life and do anything in the world, what would you do? 



I know taking three months off sounds incredible to most people but for me it's incredibly overwhelming. I'm not someone who spends a lot of time committing to one thing. I don't have a huge hobby or a major life goal that I am trying to accomplish. So if I did have three months off I would take a giant break and just enjoy life. I would go on one major road trip across the US and try to just see it all. Each day would be for me and doing what I want to do. I would sleep in, eat whatever, drink a lot of beer and just enjoy having no plan. There are so many places that I would love to see in the US on this road trip from national parks, major cities, and coastal towns and I would love to do it on my terms. No rushing and no agenda just a long peaceful drive.

Via. 

Love, love, love
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Family Impact

The September blog challenge starts today and I am excited to get myself back into my version of writing and creating. We will see how it goes. Here are the topics of the challenge...

Tuesday, Sept. 3: Describe where or what you come from. The people, the places, and/or the factors that make up who you are.

Wednesday, September 4: If you could take three months off from your current life and do anything in the world, what would you do? (bonus points for fun photos from Pinterest, but don't forget to cite the source!)

Thursday, September 5: Pass on some useful advice or information you learned and always remembered. 

Friday, September 6: A story about a time you were very afraid.

Monday, September 9: Take this short personality test and respond to your results. (at the end, find the detailed profile of your personality account - click "click to view" under "You" and "self awareness and personal growth." You can even google your type and find more info on it!)

Tuesday, September 10: Describe a distinct moment when your life took a turn.

Wednesday, September 11: Share links to your favorite online shops, preferably with a few photos of your favorite items in each shop.

Thursday, September 12: Discuss ways that blogging or social media has changed you.

Friday, September 13: A self portrait

Monday, September 16: Write a public love letter to someone in your life. (It doesn't necessarily need to be romantic.)

Tuesday, September 17: A memory you would love to relive.

Wednesday, September 18: Only photos

Thursday, September 19: Creative writing day: write a (very short) fictional story that starts with this sentence: "To say I was dreading the dinner party would be the understatement of the century."

The story does not necessarily need to have a conclusion - you can leave your readers wishing for more!

Friday, September 20: React to this term: comfort. 

Monday, September 23: A "life lately" post. What you're up to, how you're feeling, how you're doing on your goals, etc. Bonus points for great photos!

Tuesday, September 24: Review a book, place, or product.

Wednesday, September 25: Write about a time you screwed up - a mistake you made. 

Thursday, September 26: Go to a coffee shop. Order a favorite drink. Write about what makes you happy and what makes you sad. Or write about anything you'd like! Bonus points for including a photo from the coffee shop. (I recommend downloadingOmmwriter and bringing headphones along!) *if you can't make it to a coffee shop, at least leave your usual space and write someplace new.

Friday, September 27: An anonymous letter to your Facebook friends. Be as snarky as you'd like. (but don't include people's real names.) 

Monday, September 30: Share a photo of something old. Maybe something that has personal history for you, that was passed down to you, and that has special meaning to you. Tell us about it and why it's special.

Here we Go!

Topic: Describe where or what you come from. The people, the places, and/or the factors that make up who you are. 

My parents encouraged us five kids to spend time together, to lean on each other, but to also value our differences. Not only did they teach us siblings to be a special unit but they also developed their own relationships with us. Mom mom has taught me the importance of having others to rely on, that its okay to demand things for yourself, and always wear matching socks because you never know when someone is going to ask you to take your shoes off. My Dad has taught me the value in being sensitive, to always follow through, and always be able to laugh at yourself because other people definitely will be at some point. Both my parents taught me to value friendships. They showed the fun in making friends at any life stage but continue to appreciate your oldest and dearest.  

I am also lucky to come from a family of great storytellers. Both my parents have taken the time to tell us about where they come from and who they are. I have been blessed with an incredible family filled with grandparents, cousins, aunts and uncles who were always in my life telling stories of their own memories and experiences. While my other grandparents passed away before I was born my dad has told us stories of who they were, his childhood and how they play a role in our lives today. Looking at my life I realize that while so many aspects of my life were impact by places and moments, it is really people who make up who I am today.

Love, love, love

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