August 9, 2014- Winter

The best thing about Winter is…

Last night I spontaneously went to the movies with a friend, which is why I didn't make a post last night. My friend and I went to go see the movie Step Up: All In. Minus the first one, he and I have gone to see all these movies. We don't go expecting to see amazing acting or a compelling story line. We go to see amazing dancing. This movie definitely had it. It was nice to go out last night and have a fun evening.

That is one thing in winter that you can't always do. Living in California we tend to still have nice winters. Snow storms and freezing cold weather is not common here. It does get cold enough though for my favorite thing about winter, warm and comfy sweaters. Over sized is my favorite style. I have quite a few in my closet and can't wait to bust them out and wear them in a few months.

August 7, 2014- Color

Paint or color in your page in a color that represents how you’re feeling today.

Light Purple- Because I'm very tired today and that color reminds me of my room and is very calming to me. Plus purple is one of my favorite colors.

August 6, 2014- Put A Smile On Your Face

Today was a looooooong day. I knew when I was driving home I needed to make sure I took the extra effort to put a smile on my face. I did that in 2 videos that I will share with you now.

August 5, 2014- Grow Up Anywhere

As a child, if you could have grown up anywhere in the world, where would you have chosen?

Growing up it was just me and my brothers, and the kids in the neighborhood. There were a few other kids who were like family because our moms were friends since before we were born. Other than that, I didn't grow up with any family. If I could have grown up or lived anywhere I would have wanted to grow in Montreal, Canada near my mom's family. I wouldn't have minded growing up near my dad's family, but all my consigns on that side are much older. My cousins on my mom's side are closer to my age. Also, their family is extremely close and do a lot of things together like holidays, dinners, and simply hanging out. As much as I loved growing up in California and still love it here, it would have been fun having family around as a child.

August 4, 2014- Nature vs. Nurture

Do you believe in Nature vs. Nurture? What do you think has more influence?

I definitely believe more in nature has a much bigger affect than nurture. Now don't get me wrong, nurture definitely has a huge part in who we become and are, but there are some things that are just how they are. I look at it simply in my own family. Myself and my younger brother have the same parents, we were raised the same way, and we are extremely different.

The most obvious difference in what my brother and I have naturally is physical. I could eat McDonald's every day for the rest of my life and still be rail thin. I would be extremely unhealthy, but my weight probably wouldn't fluctuate too much. My brother on the other hand has to watch his weight. I also am VERY clean and organized while my brother is clean, just not on the same level as me. The thing is we both grew up with my neat freak mother and he did not take after her like I did. I must naturally have that in me. My brother has amazing hand-eye coordination which is why he is so good at many sports, while I am not very good because my hand-eye coordination is pretty bad.

I definitely think nurture has a lot to do with who we become, but ultimately it is what we do naturally that wins out most of the time. We can always change the things we do naturally we don't like, but it is always a little bit more difficult than something less natural to us. To me, nature beats nurture. 

August 3, 2014- How I Live

Do you like to live alone or with people? Why?

I have never lived alone. When I was younger I lived with my parents and two brothers. Currently I live with my parents, younger brother, and our family dog. I don't really know what it like to live alone. In fact, I think I have ever only spent maybe one or two nights completely alone in my life. As a result, I don't really think I ever want to live alone. I'm sure it would be good for me. It will help test my independence and it may be something I really like. However, with always living with people I'm sure that is how I will always like to live. 

August 2, 2014- Mythical Creature

If you could choose one mythical creature to exist, what would it be?

Sorry for no post last. I was out having the most fun I've had in a long time. One of my brother's best friends got married last night. My brother was even the best man and gave an AMAZING best man speech. Easily the best speech of the night. My whole family went and had a great time. 

It is funny that the question tonight is about which mythical creature I would want to exist because last night in the wedding a huge part of it and them was Harry Potter. The bride is obsessed with the book series. they incorporated the unbreakable vow into their ceremony and even had their very own goblet of fires goblets to drink out of. In the third Harry Potter book there is a creature known as a hippogriff and named Buckbeak. He is half bird, half horse. These animals are known to be very affectionate and loyal to people who treated them with kindness and respect. With these traits, and the fact that I am amazed by birds, I would like this mythical creature to exist.