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30 for 30: day 16

10 things I would tell my fourteen year old self

1. Just do it
2. Fourteen won’t last forever, so enjoy it (even if it’s sucky at times)
3. Hey, at least you’re not thirteen anymore
4. Math is your friend… Sort of
5. Don’t be afraid to be different from your class mates
6. There’s nothing wrong being quieter than the others
7. Mistakes are just that–mistakes
8. Comparison is the thief of joy
9. Your talent lies in your writing
10. Believe it or not you are awesome, and don’t let anyone tell you otherwise

30 for 30: day 15

Three legitimate fears and how they became fears

Yay, fears! But not really.

1. Puking: I can’t even remember how this phobia came about, but it’s a legit thing (and people have it). When I was a kid I was absolutely paranoid about it. Today it’s… Better. I still don’t like it and do what I can to avoid getting sick, but still. (And you best believe that if anyone is about to whoop their cookies I’m running for the door.)
2. Speaking in public: this fear was spawned from being forced to the front of the class in school to recite my own notes. To this day I don’t think I can stand in front of a group of people to recite something of my own writing.
3. The ocean. It’s deep, dark, vast and powerful, and overall creeps me out. It’s taken down ships, planes alien warcraft, and I’ve seen enough disaster at sea movies to stay the hell away from it.

30 for 30: Day 13

Hobbies/Interests

• Writing (duh)
• Ballet dance (but not limited to just that)
• Photography
• Vintage fashion
• Old movies
• Musicals (but only when done properly)
• Sci-fi/fantasy genres
• Reading
• Baking
• History
• Immersing myself in the history of a place

30 for 30: Day 12

Do you want to be famous?

Do I? Do I??? YES! And no. Yes for the fact that I want to be known for my writing and overall fabulousness, but at the same time I want to be invisible from the public eye. The thought of people actively searching me out online both scares and exhilarates me. Let’s just say I want to be famous, but… Low key famous.

 

30 for 30: day 11

The last dream you remember having

Usually I’m better at remembering dreams, but lately I’ve not been remembering them. However, I’m pretty sure the closest one I can recall is one where I’m trying to get to my ballet class by a particular time, and something has held me up and I’m getting anxious. I seem to have these dreams often of where I’m trying to get somewhere, and I either lose track of the time or something is keeping me from going. It’s a weird feeling, and I have no idea what my subconscious is trying to get at.

30 for 30: day 10

Things you like and dislike about yourself

Likes

• My green eyes
• My hair that can be styled curly and straight
• My worthy/not so worthy attempts at vintage style
• My capability to keep (mostly) patient in tough situations
• Not giving up on things so easily
• Seeing things from both sides (I think)

Dislikes

• Not always asking for help when needed (because, shy)
• Not being tidy enough
• My insufferable need to procrastinate
• Not paying close enough attention to certain things
• Maybe too much of a perfectionist?

30 for 30: day 8

If you had a million dollars, how would you spend it?

I would donate a portion of it to the World Wildlife Fund, because as far as I’m concerned the planet comes first and frankly, I’d like to live long enough to see it thrive again. Next I would probably  spend half of it on my parents (hi mom & dad!) so I can give them nice things and take them on nice trips. Lastly I would just spend it on myself. Buy myself a new SLR camera, maybe go back to school, take a trip for myself and frickin’ have a good time. Wee!

30 for 30: day 6

If you could have any job in the world, what would it be and why?

Good question! My vain side would say I’d love to be an actress on stage, because I loooove the stage and I love performance, and playing characters that are a stark contrast from myself can be so. Much. Fun! I would also get to wear amazing costumes that I would never be able to wear in real life.

On the other hand, I love history and I love fashion from previous decades/centuries, so I would love to be a fashion historian. Just the thought of immersing myself with clothes that tell the story of someone who lived two centuries ago gets me excited. Which is also why I love watching videos like this from CrowsEyeProductions’ channel on Youtube.

30 for 30: day 5

The top 5 things making me happy right now

1. The changing leaves
2. Cooler nights
3. À la Folie
4. My new fountain pen (yes, I’m very happy to finally own one)
5. Reading L.M. Montgomery’s The Blue Castle, and enjoying how completely savage her main character Valancy Stirling is. (I also love how funny her writing is.)