Practice Compassion

"If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion"

-Dalai Lama

          The other day one of my friends told me that he has never seen me ever be mean to anyone. I can't describe how awesome this made me feel. I try my very hardest to make every day the best that it can be. I constantly listen to people complain or bitch about all different situations and to me it all seems so petty. Life is way too short to get upset by the small things. Just think, "will this matter in a year or two?" Life is so much enjoyable once you learn fighting over dirty dishes, rumors, politics or whose turn it is to buy toilet paper just doesn't matter in big scheme of life. I challenge you to go a day without saying anything negative about anyone, you'll be surprised by the effect it will have on your happiness. 

Making the Best of It.

"The happiest people don't have the best of everything, they make the best of everything."

I'm not sure who said that but i love it! It is undoubtedly true. Life is all about how you perceive your experiences. Be happy happy with what you have, otherwise you will always be wishing that you have more. and that will just leave you in a constant state of disappointment. No one likes to be disappointed. Appreciate what you have, be thankful. For if you have your life, than you have have everything you need -- the rest is just accessories.

Happiness on a Budget

This was my dinner tonight. Yeah, nothing says classy like an eight dollar bottle of wine and bowl of Ramen. What can i say? -- i'm a college student, i live on a budget. However, i am totally okay with this meal. It doesn't take a lot to make me happy. You are responsible for your own happiness. you have the power to choose how things affect you. You can either be sad and depressed about how things are OR you can accept it and just be happy that you are alive. Remember not to stress out on the little things in life, it really is not worth the worry. Like the great Bob said, "don't worry, be happy" YOU'RE ALIVE!!! :)

Munchies Cure

<3 Oreo Stuffed Cookies <3

We all get the munchies every now and then (some of us more than others). When someone has a case of the munchies they become ravenous little elves; stealing any food they can get their hands on! So, the next time you find yourself overcome by this crazy disease try this little snack. This has got to be one of the best things to eat when you have the munchies!! It's easy to make and literally takes 15 minutes!

Step 1: 

buy cookie dough and oreos

Step 2:

roll small balls of cookie dough and place on pan

Step 3:

place orea on top of rolled cookie dough balls

Step 4:

roll more small balls of cookie dough and place on top of oreo

Step 5:

Bake in oven for 13-15 min. at 350 degrees

and there you have it! watch you muchie syndrome disappear! :)

The Funniest Person I Know

I came across this online and could not stop laughing. I get shit from my friends all the time because i always laugh really hard at my own jokes. I've always said that i'm the funniest person i know. There hasn't been one joke I've told myself that i haven't got or been like "dude, that wasn't funny."  I mean hey, if i don't think i'm funny then who else will.. right? Also, i like that i can make myself laugh -- it makes those times when i'm alone a little more fun! hehe :)

Free Our Minds

"Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery, none but ourselves can free our minds!"

- Bob Marley

There is nothing more relaxing than smoking hookah and spending time with the people I love. Listening to music, talking about society, our lives, our hopes and dreams. This is where ideas are born. 

Lady Bug Hugs

"With a butterfly kiss and a ladybug hug, sleep tight little one like a bug in a
rug"

I found this guy crawling on my window. Poor lady bug must've been cold!