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It blows my mind to read these things. I have no words for it.

i find when people generally get depressed or sad or just have a plain ole bad day, the best thing to do is partake in an activity that brings happiness. the only downfall is that most people don't know what it is that makes them happy. so, my suggestion--create a wall of happiness. on this wall, post everything and anything that makes you happy. it can be a picture of you and your friends, a cut-out from a magazine, an album cover, a fortune you liked from a fortune cookie, a dried-up flower... anything! as you build it up, it will be a constant reminder of your favorite things and show you all the reasons you should be happy in life--no matter how horrible your day is. if you are going through an identity crisis of some sort, this wall can possibly point you in the direction of your most desired job, for example. 

another great idea i stumbled upon that can bring you happiness is to create a "why don't you..." list. pick ten things you can do every once in a while to bring you back to reality and yourself and take your mind off of the craziness of life. such things could be cooking or baking something challenging, writing a letter instead of an email, taking a long walk, or playing some music. anything that will make you happy.

everyone needs a reminder of why we should be happy with our lives, so take time out of your busy schedule and remember why it is you are doing what you're doing. try to get 'back in-touch' with who you are instead of who people want you to be. 

hope this helps :)

country chic

(jen aniston, kate bosworth, ashley olsen)

lately we have been seeing a swarm of celebrities and stores showcasing the notoriously known farmer shirts--flannel plaid button downs. what was once determined unfashionable and homely, plaid shirts are invading the magazines and the fashionistas' closets. i know when i was younger, i always enjoyed wearing my flannel shirts because they were the most comfortable piece of clothing i could wear outside my house. however, flannel plaid shirts were never used to define the curves of your body or demonstrate one's exceptional style. now whenever i walk into a trendy store or flip the pages of an US Weekly, i see many different versions of the article of clothing. i think it is very interesting to see how celebrities and media can manipulate girls' opinion on style. before this new trendy wave, girls would not be caught dead in a flannel shirt so it is remarkable how quickly we change our minds about what is 'okay' to wear around. 

obviously, i am a fan of this new trend, but what does it really say about our individuality. i'm not going to stop following trend reports, but i just want to draw it to your attention. i think it is really important to stay true to one's unique style and mix+match trends with your own originality. gotta keep them guessin'!

the perfect accessory

since high school i have always loveddd oversized rings. actually, my friends used to question my taste because of this, but they told me that i was the kind of person who could pull off large rings. (whatever that means haha).  they would always try them on to see if they liked the style, but always returned the ring saying 'they just couldn't do it.' almost eight years later, the world decided oversized cocktail rings were the perfect accessory, which obviously i agree with! finally i do not have to search high and low for large rings... they are everywhere now! we see celebrities walking the red carpet or shopping in soho sporting the new jewelry style. 

cocktail rings ARE the perfect accessory. whether you wear the simple black dress or a crazy floral printed outfit, a tasteful cocktail ring just works; no other jewelry necessary. 

the inspiring talent of Kate Voegele

i first heard Kate Voegele's music on the CW's One Tree Hill last year and i immediately downloaded her entire cd. her amazing voice captivates the audience and her lyrics are so heartfelt that it is truly hard to stop listening. i know that me and my friends have had moments when we are driving in the car and have had Voegele's cd, "Don't Look Away," on repeat. it is just so easy to get lost in her words when you are having a difficult time. her music has a very soothing feeling and her words are very uplifting. her songs have the ability to help you work out your problems without you even knowing you are getting help. Voegele believes in confronting her problems and working them out instead of 'sweeping them under the rug,' which i find so refreshing. i think it is very important to work out your problems and if music is the way to do that, then go for it. i know that just listening to her words has helped me overcome some situations and give me clarity.

Voegele has been writing and singing her own songs since the age of 15 and has been said to be the female version of John Mayer. Currently she just completed her second album, "A Fine Mess," due to release in May 2009. I've listened to a small sneak peek at the new album and it sounds like it will be a great addition to my collection.

please check her out... she is incredibly talented! link to her website in the title :)