Rima is Retarded Sleepy.
Tuesday, September 30, 2008 @ 7:42 PM
I'm having on of those days, when you are absolutely drained. And I'm not even sure if my sentences will make sense, but oh, well. When I'm absolutely incapable of learning, but still want to do my best, I always ask myself, why do I even care this much about the whole thing. It's not like the world's going to end, if I get a C in Chemistry. So I decided to take some rest now. Or a simple break, if that's better.
I'm blog-addicted. And not only with writing blogs, but there are some wonderful, witty blogs out there which I'm obsessed with, and I feel low if they don't update in a while.
So, I went to FailBlog.Org. I don't need to read there anything, right? That's cool. But Zero, my laptop failed to load the pictures. Aaahhh. Thanks, Z. ;|
Then I started to think about sleeping. How much sleep do we really need, anyway? My English teacher said 6. My German teacher said 10. I say, it depends on us. And not on our teachers, who don't know the answer themselves.
I'll end this seriously retarded post by Wendy Boswell's thoughts about the question. We pretty much have the same ideas about it.
"Basically, it all depends on us finding our unique sleep mojo. For instance, I function really well on around 9 hours, but I have three kids. Enough said. Then again, I know some
Positive Attitude Rocks
Sunday, September 28, 2008 @ 11:35 AM
"Things will work out somehow" is what I often say nowadays. It gives me a spark of hope, and that's what I'm really in need of. Anyway, I used to be sooo pessimistic. Seriously. I couldn't see the bright side of things, and it made my life harder. But recently I started to realize that I will end up as a wreck this way, and started to make new goals. For example, start dancing. And guess what. My dance class starts in October. So I guess I can put a tick here.
Then, I decided to go to a music school, because I'm in love with listening and playing music. My favourite instrument is the flute. However, I was a bit late with the entry exams, so I'm on waiting list right now. But that's still better than nothing.
My mother hates spending too much money on clothes, and she thinks that the clothes I normally buy for myself are way too expensive (they are seriously not..). So I'll collect my old, outgrew pieces of clothing, take them to a secondhand shop, sell them, and buy new ones from the money I get there.
First, I was really negative about medicinal P.E. I thought that it was just another thing to make my life even harder. Then I met the teacher, who is uber kind, and decided to attend classes twice a week, so I can prove that I'm trying my best. And I'm positive about it now. Because I know that it will help me quite much, and I'm doing it for myself.
All in all, I guess positive attitude is worth it. Who the hell would like the make their own lifes harder by being negative all the way? Nonsense, I say. So SGs, always look at the bright side of things. Even if it sounds too corny.
Want To Look More Girly?
Saturday, September 27, 2008 @ 6:11 PM
Maybe some of you have been a tomboy all your life, but want to change this now, and need some help, or maybe you just feel like you need to do/look something different. Either way, this post is dedicated to those who want to look more girly from now on.
Remember to wash your face every day and night. This way, you'll get less spots, and we all know that spots are a bother. Brush your teeth often, and use gum or mints to avoid bad breath.
Start wearing make-up. You don't need to put on too much (in fact, I don't find it attractive, at all - less is better), just foundation, concealer, blush, lipgloss, mascara and eyeliner. Eyeliner is just an additional something, it gives your eyes nice contours.
Do sports. Aerobic or dancing both help you keep in shape, and you will become more healthy and self-confident!
Wash your hair often, but not every day. Luckily my hair doesn't get greasy even if I don't wash it for 4 or 5 days. But I suggest you to do it every other day (or something like that).
Wear deodorant! It's a must. Being stinky is not part of being girly, for sure. You can also add a small amount of perfume to smell even better.
Have a good posture - it makes you look confident. You can take extra medicinal P.E. classes to improve it.
Wear clothes that fit together. "When selecting clothes, good colors to start with are grey, blues, lavender, and pink tones. However, make sure the color suits you. Blondes look good in black and red, while redheads look good in green, and brunettes look especially good in shades of pink. You can choose what shade will work for you!"
Extra tip: NEVER mix patterns! And don't show too much skin. You want to look pretty, not cheap.
Accessories make you look "girlier", but don't wear too many at a time.
Also, get a new haircut, and try new hairstyles, too, like curling or straightening your hair.
Extra tip: Highlights look great in your hair!
Don't swear, be kind, and smile often. (:
Methods of Learning
Thursday, September 25, 2008 @ 6:28 PM
"Do you know how to learn?" When I first heard this question I didn't know if the teacher was playing tricks on us. But she was serious. And some students answered with a "no". I always thought that knowing how to learn is a requirement to attend school, but I eventually realized that learning how to study is why we go to school, too.
Always take notes in class, and remember that you will have to learn from them later, so don't just write some nonsense stuff which you accidentally heard while daydreaming. If you want to learn effectively, read the book, as well (if you have one) at home and memorize.
If you don't understand something, ask the teacher or your classmates to explain it to you, and practice at home. Sometimes you get to understand that certain thing while practicing (happens to me often), so it's pretty useful.
Keep a shedule. If you keep waiting until the last minute or just simply forget a key date, it will be your fault. Don't spend the night before a test partying - it's not worth it. You won't be able to concentrate next day.
Study for 20-40 minutes, and take a break after it. Then, start studying again and keep repeating this. You can listen to music while studying, if it makes you feel better, but it shouldn't draw your attention. Most of the students prefer music over silence when it comes to learning, so try it out. (Classical music can help a lot.)
I've also found a helpful blog about learning. Seems to be quite great:
How To Learn
How To Learn
Update On How Things Are Going
Wednesday, September 24, 2008 @ 7:43 PM
I'm pretty confused, because there are various topics I can write about. I mean, topics which are connected with being a School Girl, of course. Some days ago I wanted to write about dating, but I ended up creating a post about flirting, instead (you know, let's start with the basics). I also wanted to write about methods of learning, but I was soo drowned with everything, that I actually forgot it. Then, I realized that there isn't a single post about beauty - only fashion. And that's lame.
Normally, when I get home I'm pretty tired, then start learning, and end up dead. So blogging is often out of question, because I can't get my thoughts together. I start writing something, and realize that it doesn't make sense, at all, which makes me feel like a zombie.
I can blog more at weekends, except when there is something reaaally big going on. Like an anime convention. For example, the one this weekend. Yeah, I'm an otaku ~ anime- and manga-addicted person. Don't hate me for it. Oh yeah, I'll definitely write about this topic, as well.
This was a little update on how things our going. And my monthly whining post. By the way, I hope everyone likes the new skin. I'm in love with it. I hope the creator won't kill me for altering some codes. (
Flirtig is The Key!
@ 3:56 PM
Some days passed without blogging because my life is way too exciting nowadays. Which means, that I have many things to (go to school, try to get in another school - besides the one I'm attending -, decide which sports to take, and become a better person, blogger and designer). Makes everything much harder. Wish I'd be a person with sloth attitude, but unfortunately I'm not.
So, back to blogging about reasonable stuff. (Although I'm sure that I can count my readers on one hand. But it makes me feel relieved that I can help them, at least. Or something like that.) I decided to write some posts about love in the future. That's an important part os SG's lifes, too, after all. So I'll start with flirting. Useful thing.
Be confident! Guys love girls, who are not that shy, and confidence makes you look and feel good at the same time. Anyway, always be yourself. If you act like another person, he will eventually find it out, and that won't make things easier for you. Besides, I'm sure you want to find a guy who loves you for yourself.
Touch him often, for example when talking. You can be playful, too, but don't get annoying by doing the same things over and over again.
Get to know him (better). Talk about anything that comes to your mind - family, pets, hobbies, plans, dreams, favourite things, interests, etc. This helps you open your eyes if he isn't the person you thought he was, or make you feel more interested in him. I guess it's a win-win situation.
A new look can help a lot. Go to the hairdresser, or just start wearing make-up. This will grab his attention, and you can start giving him the signs. Look him more in the eyes, and smile often. Make him laugh, and feel comfortable around you. Compliments are a must - these may make him realize that you are into him.
Finally, find the right time to ask him out (or make him ask you out!), when no one is around. If he rejects you, don't get depressed. Start hunting again, and practice, practice, practice! If he is glad to go out with you, be happy, and do your thing!
Labels: dating, flirting, love
Babysitting?
Sunday, September 21, 2008 @ 8:58 AM
Getting pocket money from parents is awesome, but you shouldn't rely on them too much. If you want to buy something badly, why not abandon waiting for the beginning of the next month and get a job instead?
Babysitting is a pretty girly job, because of various reasons. I'm not going to list them, for sure.
Anyway, there are some rules for getting this job. I didn't write these tips (for the record), but thought it may be helpful for you all.
Arrive a few minutes early at the first day, so the parents can tell any additional information, and meet the kids.Make sure you have experience in babysitting, or you can get a reference from someone who thinks you will do well. Your experience can even just by having watched your little brother or sister. Know the going rate. Determine how much you want to be paid, how many children you can handle, and what time can you babysit until. Ask your relatives, friends, or parents' co-workers if they know anyone who needs a babysitter. Advertise. Nobody's going to come to you if you don't advertise! Go around your neighbourhood and look for people who are outside with children. Tell them that you can help babysit if they need help. Don't use fliers with your personal information. Arrange to meet the people who need a babysitter. You will need to find out: how many children will you need to take care of, what will be your pay, emergency numbers and other safety concerns. Also, be certain to find out how you will get there and how you will get back home. Ask them if you will need to bring your own food. Ask them to refer you to others. After you have done a job, you can ask their parents if they can tell others about you. That way a lot of people would know that you can help!
Make a list of stuff to bring with you (pencils, games, etc.). Report to the parents about the happenings at the end of each day.
Also, be nice and clean up the mess you and/or the children have made.
Labels: babysitting, jobs
Daily Routine of School Girls
Saturday, September 20, 2008 @ 11:28 AM
I didn't really know what should my next post be about, so I decided to think about the things I do at school, how I manage balancing school, friends, family, and hobbies, and what problems occur during my daily routine. I realized that knowing actually what a good daily routine is, is a great benefit. At first, I didn't even have one, which fit my lifestyle, but later I managed to organize a pretty smart one.
So, if you don't have yours yet, or you are often late to school, I suggest you take a look at mine (and decide if you can to cope with it)?
1. I do my homework an hour after I get home, because everyone needs some break after they have been learning for 9 hours (or more). I start with either the easiest or the hardest, depending on my mood, but doing the hardest ones is always better. Later you'll be more tired and won't understand a thing from it.
2. Make lunch for yourself (if your parents don't do it for you), and place it in the fridge. You won't have to spend time with it in the morning, thus, you'll save a lot of time.
3. I place every book and notebook into my school bag which I will need the next day. I always check everything twice, because I tend to be absentminded - or just too tired.
4. I put my bag next to my door, so I can grab it easily when I'm in a hurry (or not).
5. Have dinner, and shower? You know, these things are important, too.
6. Get at least 8 hours of sleep. It helps a lot.
7. I set my alarm clock, so I won't be late. I guess, you can also ask your parents to wake you up - it feels better. Can't explain.
8. Have breakfast. I already wrote in one of the posts that this is the first meal of the day and it gives you energy, so it's a must.
9. Wash your face, brush your teeth, do your hair, put on make-up (put on the "harder" stuff first, which you can't really do on the bus, for example eyeshadow or eyeliner - lipgloss can wait). Use deodorant, too. If you straighten or curl you hair with iron, put your lunchbox into your bag while it warms up.
Additional tips:
- This routine takes at least 30 minutes. Keep that in mind.
- I often listen to music, while I get dressed. It's really refeshing.
- Carry chewing gum with you. Pretty useful.
- Bring drink with you, too, and drink often. "Keeping your body hydrated is important."
Labels: daily routine, school
Overcome Shyness
Friday, September 19, 2008 @ 5:04 PM
Are you nervous around new people? Does shyness make your life harder? (It sure does mine.) Do you want to slap it in the face? Well, then. Here are today's helpful tips.
Remember that shyness is a human emotion. Everyone has got a shy side - even if they deny it. In order to become more confident, why don't you abandon your boring (or not boring) life and join after-school activities? Start something new. You know, like playing an intstrument, trying out yourself in a new sport... things like that. If you are absolutely fed up with your life, think about the fragment that's missing.
You are yourself, and nobody can replace you. Too corny? Anyway, this is true. Accept yourself as you are, and be thankful for what you have. Oh, I'm in such a slushy mood right now, aren't I? I'm sure that you have got something you are reeeally good at. Be proud of yourself and improve even more, if you can. Use your talents and discover the hidden ones.
Laugh and smile often. People will see you as more friendly, and this helps a lot. This way you will be able to make freinds more easily, and those are people you really need to defeat your shyness!
Speak clearly. Sometimes it can be pretty hard (I jabber, so I can relate to situations like this). But try your best.
Try to figure out what makes you shy. If you are afraid to talk in front of audiences, practice holding performances/presentations at home. If you are shy around people you admire and whom you would like to become friends with, find the topic you are most comfortable with and say the first thoughts that come to your head.
Shyness is not a flaw, being shy is fine, too. It's up to you if you want to change on that or not. Besides, if everyone would be outgoing, wouldn't the world be too crowded?
Keeping Safe Online
Thursday, September 18, 2008 @ 7:43 PM
Being safe on the internet is a really important matter, and I'm not trying to act like your parents right now. It is just true. So take a deep breath now and start reading The Rules of Online SGs.
1. Don't give out your full name, address, or telephone number to anyone you don't know in real. I only gave my number to one person I've met through the internet, and after knowing each other for two years. We have become best friends since then, so this can turn out quite good, too, but you should always remember those scary, yet true stories about girls (or boys), who ended up with an awful experience thanks to their own recklessness.
2. Get a good anti-virus program. It's a must. They are lots of free programs available online, so why not use them?
3. If you decide to meet someone in person (from online), always choose a public place, like a mall. Always think about a B Plan if (s)he is not the one you thought (s)he was (like getting an important call from a friend who needs you asap).
4. Never open e-mail attachments from strangers. I bet you don't want to get some lovely viruses on your computer.
5. Never give out your bank account or credit card information. Only if you are shopping from a trustworthy company, with positive feedback.
6. Try to create a complicated password with numbers in them. Think about a song name, your favourite colour, brand, or anything you might remember easily, but others might never guess it (unless they know you well).
7. Remember that people can lie as much as they like online. Don't believe everything.
Sites like MySpace or Facebook can be dangerous, as well. Be careful there, and avoid fishy people.
Labels: online
Become More Healthy (For Your Own Good)
@ 4:20 PM
I've recently realized what a couch potato I am. Okay, I go to marathons, but I'm definitely not fit. I used to swim a lot, but I stopped when we moved. And now I'm a big fan of floorball, but I don't feel good enough to join a team (unfortunately there aren't any floorball extra lessons at my school). So, I decided to become more healthy! Yup. How exactly? I'm going to do aerobics, have dance class every week, swim, and start running as soon as the weather changes. But are sports the only way to keep fit and healthy?
Not really. There are many other ways, too. For example, drink a lot of water. Seriously, a LOT. Keeping your body hydrated is important.
Try to avoid junk food, and befriend fruits and vegetables. (I know, junk food is sometimes unavoidable. It's just tasty. You don't need to erase it from your life, just be more careful with it, okay?)
Eat breakfast every day. It is the most important meal of the day, because your body gains the first 'dose' of energy from it. And without energy, you are as good as nothing.
For rainy days activities like dance dance revolution, aerobics, ice skating or swimming (indoor pools for the win) are recommended. By the way, you can count shopping as a healthy activity, as well. After all, running around the mall is like running laps.
Hope this helped a bit. Get a personal trainer if you are seriously lost and don't know where to start (not even after reading my helpful, creative and interesting post).
Martha Stewart Show - The Blog Party!
@ 3:38 PM
This is a bit random. I'm not going to give tips on doing this and that in this post (maybe in another one I'll write today), but instead I'll babble about yesterday's Martha Stewart Show. "We have devoted our entire show to blogging, the subject of blogging, and the method of blogging, and we couldn't have a blogging show without bloggers..." So everyone had to be blogging throught the show. How cool is that?
Erm, anyway, I wasn't there. Because I'm not living in New York, in fact, at the time the show was going, I was most likely.... well, either learning or sleeping. Or trying to figure out how to improve my oh-so-lame vocabulary. I don't read many blogs (four or five, I guess), but most of their editors were at the show, and I could get a good view (description, whatever) on how things were going. I was slightly jealous. I want one of that cute calendar from Cute Overload, too! Not to mention that interesting book based on the blog of A Year of Mornings.
Finally, here is a video of the show's first 9-10 minutes. I enjoyed it, for sure. There is also another one about Perez being in the show, but you can find that for yourselves, if you are interested. I'm not a fan of celebrity gossip.
Helping Out At Home
Wednesday, September 17, 2008 @ 4:49 PM
This in an important part of a healthy family lifestyle, and even though it is sometimes a bother, you shouldn' ignore it. Washing the dishes, sweeping and vacuuming only take about 10 minutes and your parents will appreciate them, for sure. These will also prepare you for parenting and work, so you are not doing this (only) for others.
When they ask you to do something, don't start a fight. Think about it this way: it can't be helped. If you are negative, nothing will change. So why not put a smile on your face and do your work?
If you don't know where to start, here are some ideas.
1. Take out the trash. It only takes about 2 minutes and it's a really big help to your parents.Do some chores everyday, and you will soon see how much easier it is to get along with everyone in your family. I bet you won't get tired by helping out for some minutes, so don't be lazy, girls!
2. Help your siblings. If they are younger than you, help them get dressed and stuff like that.
3. Help out with shopping.
4. Make your bed each morning. This will show your parents that you can be responsible, as well. Makes you look more organized.
5. When there is a visitor at your place (relative, sibling's friend, etc.) offer to make them a drink and give them snacks.
Being An Only Child?
Tuesday, September 16, 2008 @ 6:38 PM
Are you an only child? If yes, do you like being one or would you rather have a brother or a sister? If you already have one (two, three...), are you happy to have them by your side?
Personally, I have got one older brother and two younger step-sisters. But I only see my sisters every second weekend. Yes, it's complicated. I think I would not be able to stay sane if I wouldn't have my brother, and I'm also relieved that I have someone to talk about "girly" stuff, too. I bet our holidays would be sooo boring if we wouldn't have such a wierd family with lots of different people. I remember being pitied by classmates in elementary school, because of having step-sisters. At first, it was hard to accept them and I'm sure that they felt the same way, too. But I've known them for about 10 years now, and they are a part of my world, so I don't need any commiseration. :/
If you are an only child, don't you feel lonely at times? Or do you think you are better off alone? I wonder what kind of person would I be if I'd have to live without my brother and sisters. Wierd. But interesting! Enjoying the attention of your parents, having even more friends (it's a fact that only children have more - I've made a small research). Some of them don't have to do so many jobs around the house, and another good point is that... you get to eat all the popcorn/chips/whatever in the packet!
However, there is no one else to blame if something goes wrong and there is too much pressure, as well. And here comes that part again with being alone at weekends and holidays.
"Parents of only children have more time to focus on the general aspects of child development and learning issues and can give their child that individual attention that makes such a difference. Studies have proven that only children often do better in life for the same reasons that first-borns do. First-borns have their parents’ individual attention for those important first few years and therefore benefit from greater stimulation. As a result, first-borns are often higher achievers in later life."
I don't think that there is a "better" situation when it comes to being or not being an only child. We have to deal with life in our ways, anyway, no matter how many people are around us. And both of them come with so many advantages and disadvantages. Troublesome.
Secondhand Shops For The Win!
@ 3:51 PM
Some think that secondhand shops are out of fashion (or they were not in, at all, to start with), but I think they are pretty wrong. You can get high-quality, original clothes for almost no money, or sell the ones which you will most likely never wear again. Now, who wouldn't want to shop at a place like this?
You should find one in your area (in bigger cities they are often more of them), and decide what are you looking for. Do you have something in mind or are you just looking for new clothes in general?
If you find something that catches your eye, try it on. Keep doing this until you are totally bored of the whole thing, and come back another day. If you feel like you should buy (for example) That T-shirt, but some changes need to be done on it, go to a tailor.
Also, don't forget to check the accessories, too. There are some treasures there, like belts, jewelery, shoes or hats. Even these are often quite inexpensive, and you should always remind yourself that from the money that you would spend on designer clothes you can get way more stuff here, for the same amount of money. Worth it, right?
Even if your inner-self keeps telling you how gross it is to buy someone else's clothes, give it a try. But before buying a piece of clothing always take a good look at it - are there any holes? Why did its owner want to get rid of it, anyway? If everything is fine, go ahead and buy it.
Fortune Telling and Horoscopes
Monday, September 15, 2008 @ 6:36 PM
Me: So, what exactly is fortune telling?
Wikipedia: Fortune-telling is the practice of predicting the future, usually of an individual, through mystical or supernatural means and often for commercial gain. It often conflates with the religious practice known as divination.
Well, thanks. So, we can count this as a hobby, right? Actually I do. Sometimes it helps a lot. Seriously. I predicted that we were going to move to a new house. And that my step-father will get ill, if we don't do anything. So he got a bit stressed because of my forecast and went to see the doctor. After that, I did fortune telling once again, and no illness cards came again. Hehe, wierd. Maybe just luck, maybe not. I'm not going to be the one to decide that.
Anyway, I bet that lots of girls like the kinds of fortune telling! When I was in elementary school, I was slightly addicted with reading my daily horoscope. Even now I check it every once in a while, but I don't think it will do miracles. However, sometimes it's a good laugh. I normally read my and my sister's horoscopes aloud at night, and there is always so much love involed in mine. "You shouldn't hurt your partner today, or things may get rather rough". Fine with me. I'm single. ;P
I guess that's why they made singles and couples horoscopes. Creative, I say. Nowadays the only place where I read them is CosmoGirl. I don't know who writes the horoscopes there, but the person is definitely talented. Well, mine often comes true and says clever things.
Be aware of the fact that most of these fortune tellings are fake. These people tell you what you want to here at most times, and it's rather unusual to meet someone who has got reliable abilities.
Labels: fortune telling
'Girly' Games
Sunday, September 14, 2008 @ 1:14 PM
School Girls have so many things to do. Learn, be there for friends, get on with family, join after-school activities (not a must, just a recommended thing to do), and sometimes get a job, as well. We really need to take a break at times and playing games is a way to relax and entertain ourselves.
So here is My Favourite List of 'Girly' Games. Which might turn out to be not so girly, after all.
Number One: Sacred. It's a hack'n'slash/roleplaying game, which can make you addicted quite easily. You don't have to think too much while playing it (good point, huh?), and you can choose between some nice characters (my favourite is the vampire lady :3). Only problem with it is the fact that it doesn't run on Vista. But! If you get a patch for it, it actually does. I figured it out lately.
Number Two: Black & White. In this game you play as a god and you get a cute pet (tamagotchi feeling here). You have to gain the worship of villages through doing godlike things, like miracles. It's not an easy game, and not even easy to play. Your creature can be either lovely (=people will like him) or evil (=people will be scared of him), and you can make him fight other god's pets. Strategy game.
Number Three: Roller Coaster Tycoon 3. You can make your own amusement park, and manage it. I normally play this in sandbox mode, so I get limitless money and thus, I can build anything I want. Never tried the scenarios, to be honest. You can hire entertainers, guards, repairmen and cleaners to keep the park in a good quality. I don't play this game often, only when I have the mood for it, but then it keeps me hooked. I suggest it for every girl out there.
Number Four: Sims (2). Who wouldn't love controlling lives of other people? The game has got great sound effects and lovely graphics, which is needed for the whole feeling - controlling your sims lifestyles and behaviour. You can create a whole family or just a single person - depends on your taste. You must keep your sims happy, and help them solve their problems, as well. The game is pretty complex.
Number Five: World of Warcraft. The most addictive game I can mention. I used to play it, too, for a while, and I actually liked it. I guess the best thing in it is playing with other gamers from different countries, making friends, and partying with them. The reason why I stopped it was that I didn't have time to keep pace with everyone about this whole leveling thing. Too much pressure from a game. So remember to live your life while playing this, ok?
Labels: games
Your Religion
@ 11:24 AM
This is a touchy subject for most people, because lots of them don't share the same religion. Which leads to arguments, pointing out why they are wrong with their beliefs, etc. However, (I guess) most of them share the idea of accepting others as they are. I think this is the most important part of the teachings yet people ignore this sentence way too often.
I'm not going to tell what each religion is about and stuff like that, because if you are interested in one (or more) of them, you will look it up for yourselves anyway, right? Instead, I plan to give some advice on how to get yourselves accepted along with your religion.
It happens quite often that parents don't accept that you've changed, and so has your way of thinking. Try to convince them by telling them how important this is for you, and if they seriously love you, there is always room for change. No matter what kind it is.
If someone starts to talk about religion and you are not comfortable with this topic, try to redirect the conversation, or excuse yourself by taking a bathroom break. Remember that you have your beliefs, and other have theirs, so always accept them, if you want to be accepted, too.
If one of your friends has got a different religion than yours, remember that you should never hurt someone's feeling just because they are different from others in something. Be open to everything, and always be yourself, no matter what people think.
Labels: religion
Back-to-School Shopping
@ 11:23 AM
Well, better late than never, as they say. If you still haven't done your back-to-school shopping, I'll show you my favourite pieces of clothing, or at least some universal ones.
This lovely dress is perfect for those not-so-cold September days. Which normally turn out to be pretty hot. I think it's also great for going out with friends (picnics ftw), or just hanging around at home with something comfortable on.
This piece is actually quite wearable even during winter. We might call this The Universal Top/T-shirt/Whatever of School Girls' (Blog). Let's give it an award. Stylish and lovely.
Well, jeans are pretty useful, too. I would be surprised if anyone told me that they didn't have a single pair of them at home.Straight cut, flare cut, boot cut, skinny jean - it doesn't matter. But they are a must.
Black Hoodies are my favourite. Did you know that black virtually slims out everonye, so it makes you look more skinnier? Also, black goes with all colours.
If you pick shoes with pastel colours, you can basically
wear them with anything. I don't suggest high heels at school (although I see lots of girls wearing these at schools), because it gives the wrong impression, and it can be quite uncomfortable sometimes.
A more girly piece for going out (or even for school). I think Japanese would use the word "kawaii" (cute) for these.
Winter is coming, so you should be prepared to face the cold weather. A jacket is another must especially now. If you get one like this (which is not too long), you can also wear it basically anytime, as an accessory, too.
wear them with anything. I don't suggest high heels at school (although I see lots of girls wearing these at schools), because it gives the wrong impression, and it can be quite uncomfortable sometimes.
A more girly piece for going out (or even for school). I think Japanese would use the word "kawaii" (cute) for these.
Winter is coming, so you should be prepared to face the cold weather. A jacket is another must especially now. If you get one like this (which is not too long), you can also wear it basically anytime, as an accessory, too.
Moving.
Saturday, September 13, 2008 @ 12:50 PM
It can be either an exciting or a tiresome thing to do - it depends on how you see it. If you're thinking positive, you will most like look forward to meeting the new neighbours, deciding on which room you'll choose, and how will you furnish it. But if you're rather negative (or not), the first thing that comes to mind is the fact that moving is actually a quite hard thing to do. So here are some tips to make everything go smoothly.
First of all, inform your friends about moving. They might help you out (with packing, for example) and you can share your problems/ideas about the whole thing.
Packing is the worst part of moving (for me). I always realize that 50% of my stuff are redundant things, which I'll never use (I have a great pile of magazines in a chest, and most likely will never read them again), and this makes me feel a bit guilty, but relieved that I don't have that much things to pack as I thought, after all.
Anyway, make sure to label the boxes according to what you put in them, so when it's time for unpacking you will know what is inside of it. Make a box for hardware tools, so they won't get damaged, as well. And finally, put the things you will really need (for me these are: mp4 player, purse, identity card, keys, mobile phone, etc.) in a bag, so they will be near you and thus, they (hopefully) won't get lost.
If you are moving during school year, make sure to pack your books, notebooks, backpack in a certain box you will find easily (smaller sized one).
More tips:
- Use the packing tape to seal the boxes.Make sure that the lights and heaters are working in your new house to avoid troublesome situations. And try to enjoy living in a new environment.
- Use smaller, same-sized boxes. Reason: easier to move.
- Reserve a moving truck as soon as you know the date of moving.
- Be sure to have enough boxes!!
Labels: moving
Girls' Addictions
@ 10:22 AM
Did you know that "teenage girls are trying marijuana, alcohol and cigarettes at higher rates than boys"? When I read this, I was slightly shocked. So I started reading other articles on the topic, so I could write a post of high standard.
"Drug and alcohol addiction doesn’t discriminate – it affects men, women, teens, adults, and people of all races and backgrounds. Teenagers, and particularly teenage girls, are especially vulnerable to the physical and psychological effects of substance abuse as their brains and bodies are continually developing. At an age when most kids are breaking away from their parents, exploring their career interests, and establishing lifelong bonds with friends and partners, teens who are addicted to drugs or alcohol face an entirely different challenge just to get back to normal adolescent life." - 4therapy.com
The main reason for this is pressure, in my opinion. School, work, boyfriends, family, friends might be too much sometimes and this puts girls under stress. Girls try to gain more self-confidence and power (through alcohol or drugs) to face their unique issues.
And in addition to that, women tend to develop serious illnesses like cancer or mental disorders faster than men do. Alcohol only helps these diseases to break out.
All in all, keep holding on SGs! Don't hide your problems, share your feelings with your friends (or family), and don't overwork yourselves! And finally, take the good with the bad. No one is happy all the time, right?
Labels: addictions
How To Survive High School
Friday, September 12, 2008 @ 6:42 PM
1. Study. This might sound like an "oh-so-ordinary" tip. Well, it is, indeed, but you should really think about it. Teachers will like you more, and good grades will look better in your report book, right? Do your homework, ask someone if you need help or don't understand something - you might also make new friends like this. Remember to make notes during lessons (instead of spacing out), and try to look interested, at least. Moreover, don't speak (too much) in class.
2. Join after-school activities. You will meet new people and you won't feel left out. Also, you might find out that you have got some hidden strenghts, and those might come in handy later, too!
3. Stay positive and try to fit in. If you are always whining about the upcoming test, others will start avoiding you. Smile a lot, be friendly, and help others when you can. You have got things you're good at, use them!
4. Don't forget who you are. Even if you have tons of homework, take your time and go out with friends. You musn't forget them, either. And if you're too tired, you can't focus at school. Don't lose yourself in the big craziness.
5. Get help if you're being bullied. Don't let others hurt you either physically or mentally. Ask your friends, parents or teachers for help, and stand up for yourself!
6. Befriend the upperclassmen. They know which classes are advised to take, which teachers are good/bad/wierd, and also the unwritten rules of the school and its students.
7. Be open to everything and everyone. Don't let others label you, and remember that you don't have to belong to only one clique!
8. Even if you're shy, be sure to sit in the middle of class. Others will notice you more, and the teachers won't think that you are sitting in the back, because you don't want to work. Try to make friends with some outgoing people, too. I'm sure you have got an extroverted personality, besides the introverted one! ;)
Labels: school
Title Says it All.
@ 3:34 PM
I figured out that maybe a blog for every School Girl out there might be helpful or at least it could become a place to spend time. Something like that. I'm a school girl myself, as well, so I'm quite familiar with this topic, and every once in a while I need to write down my thoughts, experiences, and everything connected with these things. (I wanted to be a writer when I was younger. ;o Later a journalist. I wouldn't be able to live without writing, for sure.)
I guess I'll use this first post to babble about myself. I most likely won't tell my age - it's not interesting anyway. The blog is for every girl student, anyway, age doesn't matter. It's like a big Sisterhood. ;)
I lived in another country for 3 years, and that's where I learnt to speak English. I got into an international school, when I couldn't speak a word, but luckily small children learn easily, and my mother is an English teacher, so she helped me a lot, too. I always felt like I belonged to that place and coming back to my own country changed me quite much. I was pretty extroverted back then, but now I tend to be more introverted, because of various things. For example, the fact that people's slant of life is absolutely different here, than in Slovenia, where I used to live.
I recently realized how much I miss my friends from that school. Luckily, we've been keeping in touch with my bff since we parted, but I don't know what happened to others.
That's why I decided to take steps and contacted a girl learning at that school right now. She might give me the e-mail addresses of my teachers, which is a good point to start with. I hope for the best.