Showing posts with label Inspiration. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Inspiration. Show all posts
I've been thinking about this song lately. It's such a soothing song and it never gets old no matter how many times I've listened to it over the years!

The Middle by Jimmy Eat World




And Remember...
Everything, everything will be just fine
Everything, everything will be all right
That is all.

Traveling is rewarding because, aside from the obvious pleasures of shopping and eating, it allows you to both think from a different perspective and learn about other people’s lifestyles. If you’re contemplating taking a trip or, maybe like me, just creating a bucket list for the future, here are, in my opinion, the top three crazily, quirky festivals around the world you should definitely include in your journey. So, grab some snack and let’s take a trip around the world without leaving the comfort of bed!

Number 3- La Noche de los Rábanos (The Night of the Radishes)

 

Location: Oaxaca, Mexico
Event Dates: December 23rd
Level of Awesome: You can play with your food

You might dread the sight of radishes on your dinner plate, but during the La Noche de los Rábanos celebration you’ll be jumping for joy at the sight of the seemingly never-ending vendors displaying their intricately carved masterpieces. Artisans specially grow enormous radishes that can be up to fifty centimeters long for this amazing event. Some sculptors choose to engrave native scenes of the Mayans; others carve local wildlife, while still others transform the ugly vegetables into adorable little dolls. At the end of all the fun, a winner is chosen who gets twelve thousand pesos! Besides encouraging creative talent, this festival is even more amazing (if that’s possible) because it effectively combats a saying we’ve all heard at the dinner table: never play with your food.

Number 2- Harbin Ice and Snow Festival


Location: Harbin, China
Event Dates: January 5th to February 28th
Level of Awesome: Truly Amazing

If you’re a cold weather junkie, this icy festival is definitely right up your alley. To get an idea of the scenery, picture a cross between the icy wonderland of Frozen and the bewitching charm of Tangled. During the Harbin Ice and Snow Festival, gargantuan architectural masterpieces are built with influences ranging from Chinese fairy tales to notable present day landmarks. Surrounded by such beautifully enthralling castles, your inner Disney princess is sure to act out. I almost can’t handle the coolness of this festival…pun intended.

Number 1- World Bodypainting Festival

 
Location: Seeboden, Carinthia, Austria
Event Dates: June 28th to July 5th
Level of Awesome: An idea of sheer ingeniousness

Love all things artsy? Well then, mark your calendars! Lasting a whole week, the bodypainting celebrations kick off with fifty unique workshops hosted by WB Academy. Then, in the last few days, the actual festival begins with various painting competitions and events. If you’re feeling especially adventurous (and possibly scandalous) you’ll be happy to know that you can actually volunteer to be a bodypainting model! The exquisite combination of electrifying body images paired with innovative musical talent, from around the world, make this festival a MUST!

Hope you’ve gotten some ideas for your next vacation extravaganza and if you’re like me and lacking sufficient funding, hopefully you’ve gotten more ideas to daydream about!

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Was feeling a little antsy today. Hence, some positive vibes for this lovely Friday.




and lastley...


I found this Ted Talk video on YouTube. When I first read the title, I laughed to myself because I could immediately identify with it.

The man speaking in the video has a refreshing outlook on life. He is smarter than most educated people will ever be. He is wiser than those who build and invent and create. He embodies the confidence and security that people ought to strive for. And most important of all, he asks the questions that most of us choose to ignore.

When I starting watching this video, I lost track of the minutes and was completely absorbed in the man's speech. In my opinion, this this video is both valuable and applicable for people of all walks of life.


Yesterday I watched The Imitation Game which, needless to say, was epic. The movie was so touching that I actually shed a few tears in the lasting scenes (At least I wasn't hysterically balling like the lady sitting in the front row). I will say that the ending was kind of tragic, but I'm definitely into the whole tragic hero motif, so I really enjoyed the movie regardless. If you know anything about me, you should be aware of the fact that I practically NEVER cry watching movies or reading books. Out of all the movies I've seen, which is a lot considering I go to the movies like every weekend, the only other time I've cried in the movie theater was when watching The Fault In Our Stars, which I don't even know why I did because it wasn't sad. The only time I actually full out cried while reading a book was after finishing A Thousand Splendid Suns (BEST BOOK IN THE WORLD). Therefore, it should be dully noted that I, a tragic movie and book junkie, do not usually cry after reading a book or watching a movie; however, this movie was definitely an exception.

Anyways, aside from the heart-rendering, yet beautifully constructed movie mentioned above, I also finished Looking for Alaska by John Green, today. Although, I can't say I loved the book, towards the end I did start to appreciate it a bit more. As a totally unrelated side note, I think the fact that I did amazing on my Calculus quiz definitely evoked some pretty riveting emotions.

After all of these emotional roller coasters, I've been feeling lots of well...feelings. Therefore, I decided to put together a list of the truest, most cool-looking, inspirational quotes from none other than...PINTERST!

So, let's take a journey to self discovery through the help of various procrastinating pinners (myself included)!

This GIF that encourages us all to embrace our inner Disney Princess

The truest of all the truths

I can obviously relate to this...

It is your life...

Sometimes you've just got to put yourself out there

Ever think of that...

Mob mentality. Think for yourself and you won't be in this situation.

Rumi gets it

 Or if you're like me and hate physical activity, just try and fast walk

Be the architect of your own soul (not sure if that makes sense)

Yes, you

AND last but not least...


So, after all these posts hopefully you feel inspired, marvelous, magnificent, invincible and utterly perfect! If you ever feel overwhelmed with emotions, make sure to check out my Pinterest board: Words of Wisdom. I have lots of random inspirational stuff on there, so hopefully you'll find something you can either relate to or gain enthusiasm from. 

Now, if your mind works like mine, you probably feel like something is missing, right? So without further ado, here it is...





Okay, now you can leave in peace.



Lately, I've been getting really tired of the freezing winter weather. Not to mention, yesterday, I almost fell THREE times due to ice! I'm no warm weather junkie either, but lately I've been dreaming about those sweltering summer days when your dripping with sweat the moment you step out the door. (Just as a note, I'm never content with the weather, so on those humid days I'm typically hauled up indoors, hoarding all the fans in the house, googling pictures of snow.) But anyways, to get through this year's "winter wonderland," I have compiled an A-Z list of memorable things about winter, thus far.

 It's Animated!

Asphalt that turns roads white (for some reason I really like this, yet I simultaneously hate it)
Blogging...obviously
Candy-canes
Discovering the world of Buzzfeed
End of Morning Health Class
Fuzzy socks
Growing out a horrible haircut (although this is not good, it is certainly memorable and I will remember it enough to never do it again)
Hot Chocolate...YUM!
Indoors
Joseph's Birthday! (the only other person I know w/ a winter b-day besides my sister)
Kulsoom's Birthday! (can you guess who this is?)
Laziness
Mittens (not gloves)
No School
Overcoats
Positive vibes (as part of my New Year's resolution)
Quilts
Rampage pinning (Pinterset reference)
Snowmen (and women)
THE MINDY PROJECT
Untouched snow
Various intense laughing sessions
Wearing two pairs of socks
Xoxo (haha...not)
Yogurt and granola obsession
    And last but not least...
Zoning out...

As previously noted, I am never content with the weather. Therefore, although at the moment, I hate the cold, I know that in the dead of Summer, I'll be yearning for the wind chills. Anyways, hopefully you've thought of some of your own memorable moments about this year's wintery Eden, thus far!

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