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10 Ideas For a Positive Life

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Be strong now, because things will get better. It might be stormy now, but it can't rain forever. Whether you believe it or not, yo...

08:39
Be strong now, because things will get better. It might be stormy now, but it can't rain forever.
  1. Whether you believe it or not, you are an amazing person and people are drawn to positivity. 
  2. Your value does not decrease based on someone's inability to see your worth. 
  3. Nobody is responsible for your happiness but you! 
  4. Forgiveness is essential in order for life to move forward. 
  5. Apologizing when you are wrong is crucial - own up to your mistakes, do not be afraid to confront your regrets and take control of your life.
  6. Friends make all the difference.
  7. Accept the things you cannot change, have the courage to change that which you can, and remember that you have the wisdom to know the difference.
  8. A negative mind will never give you a positive life.
  9. The size of your problems is nothing compared to your ability to solve them. Don't overestimate your problems, and underestimate yourself.
  10. Love is amazing. Be thankful when you have it. Appreciate it. Do everything you can to keep it, to nurture it and to let it grow. Always remember to exhaust all options before you let it go.

Perspective.

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“Whether you think you can, or think you can’t—you’re right." - Henry Ford Perspective. Life is all about perspective. A wise an...

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“Whether you think you can, or think you can’t—you’re right." - Henry Ford


Perspective. Life is all about perspective. A wise and strong woman once told me: "Your mind can be one of the most destructive things. Never forget to be mindful of your thoughts."

Your thoughts can shape you. They can define you if you let them. But more importantly, if you let them, they can change you. If you choose to dwell on the negative, this is what will come to you. If you choose to see only the bad, this is what you will be inviting into your life. You will be creating a purgatory within which you are the prisoner. You may never give yourself the chance to grow and be better or tackle the problem with fresh eyes. So you may run from it.

If you believe you can or if you believe you cannot, you are certainly right.
Either way, you have already made up your mind.  
Your frame of mind is the key. 
Sometimes you can lose yourself. 
Sometimes you can have a moment of panic. 
Sometimes your panic can overwhelm you. 
Sometimes it can consume you. 
You may find someone to blame for your feelings, for your sorrows.
When you get to the root of the problem, you will see that there is one common element.
You. 
Your mind. 
Your thinking. 
Your perspective.
Look into your mind, and make sure it matches who you want to be.
Be mindful of the thoughts you want to allow so you don't lose yourself.
And remember, the only one who can save you is you. 

Whether you think you can or you can't can define your life. If you think you cannot works things out with a situation in your life, then your mind is already made up. It is important to remember the constraints and limitations of the mind. It is also important to follow your heart. 

Don't allow yourself to give up on what matters most to you. Don't forget to love yourself. And in all this, always remember that not all people understand that they are often unknowingly the perpetrators of their own demise. Despite this, everyone holds the key to their own happiness. 

Queen's University: The most beautiful campus in Canada!

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A place I once called home! Queen's University is a gorgeous university, nestled right in the heart of the limestone city! It is...

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A place I once called home!

Queen's University is a gorgeous university, nestled right in the heart of the limestone city! It is even rumoured to be the best university on the planet. I've even heard that they produce the most impressive graduates...

Ok, I may be a little biased and may be kidding around just a tad. Hehe. Any form of higher education is remarkable in its own right for sure.

I definitely miss this place though! Lately, I've been missing learning and attending classes. I miss studying, researching, and pouring all of my efforts into writing essays and producing my best work. I am a kind of person who craves mental stimulation, so it has been a big adjustment to go from being a working student to a graduate working everyday for a living in a customer service role, assisting people with what one might call fairly trivial and minuscule issues.

Not to mention, I also miss the freedom associated with being a student. It was so much fun getting to do a ton of lunch and coffee dates with friends, study dates in the library (that were not really for studying, of course). Queen's is also pretty breathtaking, with tall limestone buildings that look like castles, so it was awesome just taking walks across and around campus. Maybe one day I will be able to pursue some higher education in graduate studies! 

Free Coffee Week

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What a mouth-watering picture - I can almost smell the fresh coffee!  In Canada, I have been loving free coffee week at McDonald'...

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What a mouth-watering picture - I can almost smell the fresh coffee! 


In Canada, I have been loving free coffee week at McDonald's. From Monday, November 23 until Thursday, November 26, they will be serving free small coffees all day every day.

I am a huge coffee lover, and have been working towards getting my boyfriend to appreciate the splendour of a cup of joe lately too. We've been going everyday to acquire some free coffees, and I've even managed to fill out one of their little loyalty cards with the stickers from each coffee, to earn myself another free coffee for when the promotion ends.

I highly recommend stopping by for a free cup sometime if you have a chance!

If you are anything like me, you may also appreciate a good cup of flavoured coffee as well. I also recently did a K-cup haul from a place called Koffee Korners, where I purchased a ton of samples, and some of my regular favourites that I consider a must-buy every time I run out. I am definitely going to have a post coming up for some of my favourite brands and K-cup coffee flavours.

For now, I hope everyone gets their fill of free coffee this week!

Just a casual photo of some premium roasted coffee beans... I want to try chocolate-covered ones as a snack!

LUSH Body Washes – It’s Raining Men and Snow Fairy! Hallelujah!

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Please note: These shower gels are highly addictive - read at own risk! I have been a lover of LUSH products for quite some time no...

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Please note: These shower gels are highly addictive - read at own risk!


I have been a lover of LUSH products for quite some time now. They have such high quality products that truly last a long time, and all products smell amazing and are freshly made with fresh ingredients… not to mention that they do not test anything on animals! I’ve been a strong and devout lover of their body washes – my favourites being It’s Raining Men, and Snow Fairy. These body washes smell so amazing, I cannot even begin to describe them, as nothing I say will do them justice!

I am particularly drawn to sweet, honey-smelling scents, which is one of the reasons that the body wash It’s Raining Men has my heart. It’s Raining Men is a decadent, honey-scented wash that is made up of actual honey and is infused with some orange and bergamot oils, which give it a rich toffee-fudge aroma that is almost edible. It is honestly my favourite body wash on the market.

Snow Fairy, on the other hand, is a seasonal body wash that is a beautiful, creamy pink cotton-candy colour. In my opinion, this body wash smells like sweet candy and bananas with vanilla. When I first discovered this body wash, it was 3 years ago when I was in university and living with my roommate – who swore by this shower gel, and always stocked up on it every holiday season. Every time after she showered, our whole floor would smells amazing and I knew I would need to make the splurge to invest in my own bottle! Of course, everyone perceives smells a little differently, but there is no way anyone could smell this and think anything but happy thoughts! It smells THAT good. This body wash is described as being a bubblegum and vanilla wash, with some shimmering biodegradable luster, which is basically a soft hint of eco-friendly glitters!  This is a must-smell, must-try body wash!


Overall, I think that it’s pretty obvious that I am a LUSH-aholic, so I’m going to end this review here. Basically, I would highly recommend either of these shower gels to anybody and everybody! If you know of any other awesome ones, please let me know! I’m always happy to try other washes. Another fun fact, LUSH gives out free samples… Use this to your advantage people! If you’re not sure about spending $30 on your own bottle, try it out first for free, and then go back – I can almost guarantee you’ll end up making that purchase!

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  • Perspective.
    Perspective.
    “Whether you think you can, or think you can’t—you’re right." - Henry Ford Perspective. Life is all about perspective. A wise an...
  • 10 Ideas For a Positive Life
    10 Ideas For a Positive Life
    Be strong now, because things will get better. It might be stormy now, but it can't rain forever. Whether you believe it or not, yo...
  • Free Coffee Week
    Free Coffee Week
    What a mouth-watering picture - I can almost smell the fresh coffee!  In Canada, I have been loving free coffee week at McDonald'...
  • Queen's University: The most beautiful campus in Canada!
    Queen's University: The most beautiful campus in Canada!
    A place I once called home! Queen's University is a gorgeous university, nestled right in the heart of the limestone city! It is...
  • LUSH Body Washes – It’s Raining Men and Snow Fairy! Hallelujah!
    LUSH Body Washes – It’s Raining Men and Snow Fairy! Hallelujah!
    Please note: These shower gels are highly addictive - read at own risk! I have been a lover of LUSH products for quite some time no...

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