Without the Inhibition

                       

                                 My journals have been my escape lately. This is my way of expressing my thoughts and a little bit of my artistic side (about 0.01% because I'm not creative for crying out loud). I actually have two journals: one which I cut and paste pictures and words and the other in which I write my personal thoughts. But what makes a journal special is that, you are able to destroy the inhibitions because it is your creation, your work in accordance with what's grooving on your mind and your emotion. 

                                 Keeping a journal will help you express yourself: your thoughts, ideas, feelings and emotions. It is your personal book in which you narrate happenings in your daily life. The most fun thing about this is that you get to be unique. Unique in which you find ways to deliver your story, either through pictures, poetry, words or whatever. Your journal, your way. 

                                   

                                   How can you actually be consistent in keeping a journal? You should keep in mind that having a journal should not be an obligation. You keep a journal because it is your hobby; you are passionate about keeping one.

                                   Keeping a journal is pretty simple if you like what you're doing. All you need to have is a notebook, whatever brand you prefer, and of course ideas which I'm sure is stored somewhere in your brain. It's all up in your hands. You are not restricted, just do what you desire because again, it is your creation. Decorate it however you want! You can even put pictures of One Direction in the cover page if you want to! 

                                    

                                   In my journal number 1, all I actually do is stick cut outs from magazines, put stickers and print & cut & paste pictures that I like. So basically, my instruments are scissors, glue, printer, pen/pencil and ruler! I'm planning on putting doodles too, but since I lack visual skills, maybe not or some other time. As of the moment, I'm contented of cutting pictures of Harry Styles. Who knows? I might be able to sketch them soon ("never in your wildest dreams" - said my subconscious) 

                                 Journal number 2, on the other hand, is where I play and color with words. I narrate my experiences through essays. It is so personal because that is where I usually turn into an emo-drama queen. Not entirely though, because my latest entry was about the cute barista in Starbucks! Omg!!                                

                                    

                                 Your journal should be your treasure. Memories, experiences, esoteric stories and feelings are poured in there. It is yours, for your eyes, for your senses only. You are the creator and you aim to please yourself through your works. You are not restricted to express and to be creative. You are able to move without the inhibitions because it is the story of your life you're narrating. 

Looking Through Your Shades

             Lately, I've been using my sunglasses as an hair accessory, specifically as headband. It feels so comfortable and really a nice help to keep my hair away from my face. I'm going to point out couple of points here, not just regarding the use of your sunglasses but something deeper. I mean things have various purposes right? You wouldn't just use a thing for one main reason. We must utilize and expand the ability of a thing or whatnot. What actually is the purpose of sunglasses? Well, we're familiar that it's a lens for converging the sun's rays or simply it's an accessory to protect the eyes from the sun. It covers, it hides the eyes. Our eyes, in my opinion is the source and the mirror of emotions. Through the eyes, we could decipher the emotion of a person. I'm not saying that you should use your sunglasses whenever you want to hide your emotions. It is important for the person to know what you feel, do not be afraid to be fragile. Do not be afraid for people to see through your shades because deep down everybody has this particular weak spot. 

                                                     

I don't really know but I think that this song kind of matches this post (???) Not totally sure but I could feel in my bones that this suits just right. ;) 

Radiate Positive Vibes

                  All of us experience challenges in life, may it be light or heavy. We can't deny that sometimes we think negatively. But we don't know that in our negative thoughts, we tend to do false things. My point is, instead of correcting the crooked path, we tend to proceed in the wrong one. 

How can we actually turn our negative vibe into positive vibe?

  
     1. Smile 

It takes fewer muscles to smile than to frown! I know that faking a smile would not help but this is where we practice our positive vibe. Instead of frowning over disappointing things, smile because you're courageous enough to accept the situation. So, keep smiling! 

2. Surround Yourself with Positive People
This is one of the best elements in thinking positively. People can influence you with good or bad values in a short period of time. Choose people who would influence you in great terms and who is away from negative thoughts. Talk to people who can put things into perspective and won’t feed your negative thinking.

 3. Change the Tone of Your Voice From Negative to Positive
 Instead of saying "I'm going to embarrass myself to all of them because I might make a mistake" think about "If ever I go wrong, I need to keep calm and go on. I can do this!" Remind yourself and use your tone for positive words ONLY. 


4. Remember that Nobody Else is Perfect
If you've done a mistake, don't think negative of it. You experience that for a reason, and you should be happy that you learn a new lesson. Don't blame yourself for not doing it right, everyone else commits mistake. Accept & Move On.

 5. List thing which You are Grateful For. 
If you ever feel down about things and choose to think negatively, mentally have a list. List of things you are thankful for. Keep in mind that you have tons of blessings. You won't let that bother affect all your blessings aka happiness right? Feel alright because you have tons of things to smile about.

(c) Google for the photos
-Danielle Tan ♡