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<b style="text-align: center;">I AM STRESSED, </b><span style="text-align: center;">you are stressed; we all are stressed. Whether it is school, work, homework, socializing, hobbies: sometimes it gets a little bit too much. Even though I am </span><i style="text-align: center;">the queen of stress </i><span style="text-align: center;">I am also very good at de-stressing. Don't those two go perfectly, ironically hand in hand? Here's the list:</span><br />
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<b>1. DECLUTTER (yo space)</b></div>
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13 year old me would be so mad at me for saying this but: a clean room equals a clean mind. (Yes mom, you were right...) No but seriously, if I come into my room from a long day at college and there's just clutter everywhere I don't get that happy. Because that adds to my already long list of to do's and that's just not what I need. So, I try to keep my room clean as often as I can. In that way it becomes a nice study space where I can <i>actually find shit. </i></div>
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<b>2. RELEASE (yo anger)</b></div>
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I do this a lot. I text my best friends and tell them I am stressed because of [<i>insert thing here</i>] and they tell me it will be okay and I can do it. In turn I will feel better because I have ranted and I can move on. If you don't have any friends or don't want to text people; write it down. Just try it. It is so nice when you don't have to think about whatever it is that makes you feel stressed. </div>
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Listen, I know you can't remove every single stressfactor in your life ever but let's look back at point 1. Decluttering is something I don't have to think about when I do it often thus I've removed a stress factor. Tadaa. If you have little things that make you stressed for example: noisy neighbours, a little study space, too much work to do ever, try to remove those. You don't like your room/your sister is so noisy/whatever it is: move to the library, a cafe or a friend's house! Too much to do? Don't panic, break it up into little tasks! A little goes a long way. </div>
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<b>4. ADD (yo positivity)</b></div>
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Dude I know, it is so easy to get into a negative mindset when you tons of things to do. BUT try to think positively anyways. I try to add one thing in my to do list that is easly done so I can feel like a fucking badass and have a positive mindset the rest of the day. Whenever it is doing something like that, putting on your favorite playlist, watching a funny youtubevideo or just having a laugh with a friend: easing yourself into doing your killer to do list is a must.</div>
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<b>5. TREAT (yo self) </b></div>
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"Treat yo self!" has kind of become this thing my friends know me for. Everytime they tell me about their stress and the many things they need to do I just tell them to treat themselves. You deserve it! Give yourself some me time. I know the internet glorifies this in form of expensive things but trust me you don't need a 5 euro starbucks drink and a bath bomb from lush to treat yourself. Sometimes a nice shower and a good movie does the trick. </div>
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SO, I hope this helped to calm your tits, rest your breasts, to take a deep breath (in, out) and to relax. You've got this buddy. I believe in ya.<br />
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<b>All the love,</b><br />
<i>Isabel </i></div>
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Isabel Valentine http://www.blogger.com/profile/09983927805367073227noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7571912398926676246.post-75155051426569316292016-08-15T11:43:00.001+01:002016-08-15T11:43:14.486+01:00Full circle<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<i>it's when you have a crush on someone and are dating them 2 years later,</i></div>
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<i>and a year later you have met the most amazing people with whom you drank, laughed, cried and are happy with,</i></div>
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<i>it's when everything, kind of, sort of, comes full circle"</i></div>
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Isn't it funny that people ask me "what would you want to do over in your life?" I have no answer. Not only because I'm kind of a realist and, well, you can't really go back in time can you? (though I'm not one of those people who can't play along to imaginary scenarios... That's my <i>shit</i>.) But also because I really, really won't. </div>
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Of course, life would've been easier without bullying, depression, anxiety and misfortune but, to be honest and cheesy, it's made me who I am. And without those hardships things would never become full circle. It's so pleasant to look back and to see that <i>things have actually changed! </i>I am a big believer of the butterfly effect ("the scientific theory that a single occurence, no matter how small, can change the course of the universe") if those things, the hard ones, hadn't happened to me would I be the same sarcastic, morbid, strong(ish) Isabel? Probably not. Though this isn't a completely new insight, it is nice to reflect upon. Things coming full circle is almost a prize (or karma, if you believe in that): <i>"well shit's happened, but look how much character development you've been through! Yes! You did it!" </i></div>
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To end this little pondering on: whatever you're going through, how big or small it may be, things will always come full circle eventually. </div>
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<i>All the love</i>,</div>
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Isabel Valentine http://www.blogger.com/profile/09983927805367073227noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7571912398926676246.post-25846325935200655302016-08-14T20:37:00.000+01:002017-08-10T20:55:28.102+01:00Ch-ch-changes<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>IT'S BEEN 7 MOTHS. </b>7 freaking months since I've written on this blog. It's almost shameful. <i>"How dare you show your face!"- </i>says... No one, I guess. Because who is reading this after 7. Freaking. Months!? But all in all, I'm still here telling you (whoever you may be - <i>hi mom</i>!) to tell you I'm back. And for good this time. Being back, however, comes with some changes (<i>roll credits). </i></div>
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This is not a fashionblog anymore. It hasn't been for a long time. I have no idea what this is, a lifestyle blog? I guess. No that my style of life is so exciting but, hey, you need something to keep you warm at night right!? This is not going to be a "<i>hey look how cool my style is!"</i> and a "<i>look how aestetically pleasing my life is!" - </i>kind of blog. On this blog I am going to share my thoughts, the same way I did the last two posts. Plain, honest and quite messily.<br />
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Since this a new start, let me re-introduce myself (and my blog). Hi, my name is Isabel. Friends call me Isa. I am 18 years old and starting my first year of college in 3 weeks. I love writing, always have and this blog is my virtual outlet.<br />
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<i><u>All the love,</u></i><br />
Isabel</div>
Isabel Valentine http://www.blogger.com/profile/09983927805367073227noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7571912398926676246.post-41112554480500280212016-01-22T19:14:00.000+00:002016-08-15T11:44:22.320+01:00The realization of growing up<div style="text-align: center;">
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As many things growing up creeps up on you. You do not notice it until it is there. Until the waves of nostalgia flood over you and the only thing that pops into your mind is "oh, I can remember that I..."<br />
For me it was little things. Not wanting to rip my jeans, fall to the ground, get covered in mud. Wearing make-up and dresses, something tomboy 6 year old me would absolutely detest. Reaching the lightswitch in the hallway, understanding adult conversations, not wanting to seem weird or inappropriate, not having time to daydream and to read. Those things are distant memories even if it feels like it was yesterday. There are perks of growing up, of being a teen, of becoming 18. It is you vs the world and you feel invincible. You experience new things: new nirvana's, new pain, new nostalgia, new people. Your little bubble of the world has been broadend out and now everything feels like it belongs to you in one way or another. You suddenly are allowed to do new things (drinking, smoking, paying taxes, driving a car, voting etc.). Things that little-you would not ever imagine to do because she was busy being little. And now you are not little but you still feel 6 sometimes. And that is okay. It is okay to feel 6 and 7 and 12 and 13,5. Because you feel it right now. And you're realizing it right now. And when you are sitting at your desk when you are 30 you maybe won't think about this stuff. You will think about other stuff. And that also is okay.<br />
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Isabel Valentine http://www.blogger.com/profile/09983927805367073227noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7571912398926676246.post-44084708739162458252015-12-27T11:27:00.000+00:002016-08-15T11:44:22.332+01:00On becoming 18<div style="text-align: center;">
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Like many things in life; falling in love, going to high school, getting your first period, becoming 18 feels less poetic and more static. It's like the magic of getting older fades when you actually get older. Your child eyes become adult eyes. Birthday cakes and cool parties are being replaced with politics and acting your age. Kids at the door call you 'Miss' and school expect you to know what you want to be. The question: "Who do you wanna be when you get older?" becomes pressing because now you are older. Does that mean you are supposed to know? I don't think I ever want to know. I don't like defining myself. I like being everything: a girlfriend, a daughter, a Christian, a painter, writer, movie-maker (sorta), idea maker, mess. I never want to be only one of those things nor do I ever want to commit to one thing creatively. Isn't that the point of creativity? Just creating?</div>
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I don't think age should be an indicator of adulthood. Yes I'm almost 18 but inside I feel 2 and 5 and 13 and 16. Curious, angsty, rebellious, wondering. In a way when you age you don't lose your last age. When I'm18 I'm not just 18 but also 17, 16, 15 etc. Maybe when I turn 18 I become a bit more 17.</div>
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Isabel Valentine http://www.blogger.com/profile/09983927805367073227noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7571912398926676246.post-36623475408945847192015-10-28T11:02:00.001+00:002016-08-15T11:45:54.315+01:00Blush<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<i>" 24.08.2015 // My alarmclock wakes me up from my deep sleep. I curse myself for setting it at 7 am and I climb out of my warm, soft bed into the cold room. I look at my outfit and contemplate once more if it is suitable for a tuesday at school. 'Screw it', I decide. 'I like wearing it so whatever. Now let's go get coffee." - A very accurate representation of that tuesday morning.</i></div>
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<b>I DON'T THINK THIS OUTFIT COULD SCREAM ANY MORE "AUTUMN". </b>Honestly, this is the most "<i>I love fall, omy, hand my a pumpkin spice latte!" </i>outfit I've ever worn. And I love it. I adore the fall colors (because dark colors are just my kinda vibe). Top it off with a dark red lip and, <i>viola, </i>there you have your autumn outfit! I got tons of compliment on this outfit so that must mean something right? Though <i>Pro Tip: </i>biking in this skirt is near impossible. </div>
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I wore this outfit a few weeks ago but only got around writing this blogpost now. Go figure. The title is inspired by a song by one of my favorite bands: Wolf Alice. (I covered it on my channel so <u><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3nwd-uQCrA" target="_blank">here's the link</a></u>, if you want to hear me use my singing "skill".) I have been listening to their new album non-stop. So good. So grunge. Yes. Love it. </div>
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<br />Isabel Valentine http://www.blogger.com/profile/09983927805367073227noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7571912398926676246.post-1482705155249562182015-10-11T20:51:00.001+01:002016-08-15T11:44:22.234+01:00Since I've been gone<div style="text-align: center;">
<b>Hi there!</b> Since I promised you in my last post an explanation for my absence (two months! TWO MONTHS!?!?) here it is. But since no one ever likes these kind of posts (let's be real) I decided to make it a bit more interesting. Let's list this.<br />
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<b>1. SCHOOL</b><br />
Isn't that the number one struggle for every school-going blogger ever? Literally having no time because there are <i>so many things to do. </i>It certainly is mine. I started this blog when I was 14 (oh sweet summer child) which gives you a bit of an insight why I could post 2 times a week. (I also am the queen of procrastination so that could also explain a lot). Since I am trying the productivity thing, school has taken over my life. I am hella proud of myself but also really, really, <i>really </i>tired.<br />
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<b>2. BEST SUMMER (EVER?)</b><br />
My plan to travel with Hanne kind of fell through (which schucks, but hey we still have next summer). I did, however, spend one week in Belgium camping with my best friend, her sister, her parents, and her boyfriend (talk about third wheeling...). And it made my summer the Best. Summer. Ever. The International Christian thingy is called New Wine Europe and if you ever want to go there: please do. I learned so much there and met so many amazing people (hi, if you're reading this). Did a really, really scary thing (aka singing on stage, <i>omygoshomygosh</i>, and not sucking at it - I think). I also kind of did not sleep in that week. Or bring my camera. I wanted to focus on the experience rather then shoving my camera in everybody's face.<br />
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<b>3. I ALSO HAVE...</b><br />
Been stressed about school... Did I tell you about school? And how busy I am!?!?! Started a <u><a href="http://www.steadystudyspot.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">studyblr</a></u> (I swear I am not as lame as I seem.) Had a creative block. Been instagramming more then ever. Been cuddling with my ginny pig a lot (it reduces the stress). Been eating lots and lots of chocolate.<br />
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<b>YES IT HAS BEEN A LONG TIME... </b>2 Months to be exact and for that I am truly sorry. There will be a post explaining my absence, pinky swear. But to get into the swing of things I thought I would share some love for my favorite blogs. So here is all the love for my favorite blogs.</div>
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<b>1. <a href="http://www.littlekeystohappiness.com/" target="_blank">Little Keys To Happiness</a></b></div>
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<i>//Picture from the blogpost "<a href="http://www.littlekeystohappiness.com/2015/09/outfit-nazomeren-in-okergeel.html" target="_blank">OUTFIT|Nazomeren in okergeel</a>" taken by Naomi from <a href="http://www.littlekeystohappiness.com/" target="_blank">LKTH</a>//</i></div>
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<b>2. <a href="http://grungecrumbles.blogspot.nl/" target="_blank">Grunge Crumbles</a></b></div>
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<i>//Picture from the blogpost "<a href="http://grungecrumbles.blogspot.nl/2015/08/misguided-ghosts.html" target="_blank">Misguided ghost</a>" taken by Hanne from <a href="http://grungecrumbles.blogspot.nl/" target="_blank">Grungecrumbles</a>//</i></div>
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I mean you guys all know my love for Hanne because I literally have mentioned her (and her blog) in several posts and videos. Me and Hanne have become good friends and she is one of the raddest people I know. But now her blog. Her freaking blog is goals. It's super grungy and stylish and I just... I can't. Not only is her lay-out really well done (and she did it herself with html which I am really envious of because... I have 0 tech skills) but her content is great too. From hella cool outfits, to music, to pinterest creations, to a look into her sketchbook: she does it all, and amazingly so.</div>
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One rainy day I had decided that almost 60% of the blogs I followed did not interest me, so I unfollowed a bunch of blogs I did not read and decided to stock up on some new ones. And then I discovered Naomi aka Little Keys to Happiness. She recently re-did her new lay out (which is gorgeous, I LOVE the yellow in it). She writes Dutch posts with a witty, personal, sarcastic twist. She has an amazing fashion sense (I would honestly love to do a <u><a href="http://isabeldot.blogspot.nl/2014/11/style-showcase-part-i-hanne_23.html" target="_blank">style showcase</a></u> on her) and I love the chill vibe on her blog. Definitely one of my favorites. </div>
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<b>3. <a href="http://whatshouldieatforbreakfasttoday.com/" target="_blank">What should I eat for Breakfast today</a></b></div>
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<i>//screenshot of the blog <a href="http://whatshouldieatforbreakfasttoday.com/" target="_blank">What Should I Eat for Breakfast today</a> a blog by Meta Greber//</i></div>
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I am not a morning person, and though I have a great love for food: breakfast is not my favorite meal of the day. It doesn't even come close. I normally just eat some toast and drink tea (or coffee) but when I read this blog I want to change my ways. It makes me want to get up at 6am and cook myself a wonderful breakfast. No joke. Vegan food, smoothies, veggies etc. etc. All the recipes are there. It is also great if you just want to look at amazing pictures of food (because what else would you do in your spare time?)</div>
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<i>//Picture from the blogpost "<a href="http://www.weneedtolivemore.com/uncategorized/outfit-of-the-week-14/" target="_blank">outfit of the week</a>" taken by Ella from <a href="http://www.weneedtolivemore.com/" target="_blank">WeNeedToLiveMore</a>//</i></div>
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Not only does Ella make amazing (vegan) and easy recipes, her bubbly personality definitely shines through in her blogpost. She mostly posts recipes but sometimes there is a cheeky outfit post and traveling post which is definitely not a negative thing. Her lay out is so gorgeous and her pictures are always on point. She explains things very easily and to the point (which is nice because I can not for the life of me follow a recipe which is chaotic because... I am). </div>
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<b>5. <a href="http://www.lauresque.com/" target="_blank">Lauresque</a></b></div>
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<i>//Picture from the blogpost "<a href="http://www.lauresque.com/2015/09/outfit-coincidence-i-think-not.html#more" target="_blank">Coincidence? I think not</a>" taken by Laura from<a href="http://www.lauresque.com/" target="_blank"> Lauresque</a>//</i></div>
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Laura is another blogger I discovered on that rainy day. This time through Naomi's blog. It's a small (blogger) world. Her lay out is near perfection and her pictures are SO GOOD. I love her sense of style, it's kind of bohemian and urban and classy, and she also writes with a sense of humor. She has recipes, writes about Dutch hotspots, has outfit posts etc. etc. etc. All the love to her and her blog.</div>
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So, these were five of my favorite bloggers. If you have some blogs you want me to follow (or if you have a blog) feel free to comment. I'd love to check you out! </div>
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<b>"IT'S SO HOT," </b>was definitely the sentence of the day when me and Hanne were walking around in Amsterdam (me always biting back the response "or is it just me" because I'm cool like that.) But yeah it was FREAKING HOT. We went to a lot of stores (because airco, ey) but were pretty disappointed with the collections. Even Urban Outfitters. So, we went to go on the second hand shops and found actual cool stuff! Hanne bought a rad shirt with a cat on it and I bought a dress and a pair of all stars (for 25 euros!). To beat the heat we drank a lot of soda and ice coffee. It was a hot, sweaty but incredibly fun day!</div>
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<b>DRESS: </b><i>monki, </i><b><i> </i>BOOTS: </b><i>shoes, </i><b>NECKLACE: </b><i>fashionolgy, </i><b>CHOKER NECKLACE: </b><i>forever 21</i></div>
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<b>I HAVE BEEN TUMBLRING LIKE THERE IS NOT TOMORROW, </b>as usual you could say. People say that you spend half your life in bed. Untrue. I spend half my life on tumblr. </div>
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<b>RIGHT BELOW: </b>Motivation to draw more (though I'll never be as good as this, holy darn)</div>
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<b>IT IS FINALLY FEELING LIKE SUMMER, </b>here in The Netherlands. And that means one thing: the short mania, as I'd like to call it. Nothing against wearing shorts, be my freaking guest. But if there is one ray of sunshine, BOOM, everyone is wearing shorts. Like honestly everyone. It is like a plague. And it isn't even like I wanna be "different" by wearing a dress, but I just like dresses more. Because they're hella comfy and you don't have to think of wearing anything else other than footwear (or outerwear if it's chilly). Basically, dresses are super lazy. And since I am a busy gal by studying for my re-exam (which is tomorrow, pray for me!), pre-filming videos and eating a ton of ice cream; I need lazy. But to be fair though, if I don't leave the house I don't wear normal clothes (read: pajamas).</div>
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Isabel Valentine http://www.blogger.com/profile/09983927805367073227noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7571912398926676246.post-87738548517109107142015-05-28T14:18:00.000+01:002016-08-15T11:45:54.523+01:00Been a While<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Hi... It has been a while hasn't it? </b>I think that is the understatement of the year since it has been more than a month (!) since I last spoke to you. But I have valid a reason... No, really. So I had exams last month and through all the stress and studying my creative brain just completely shut down. I had not doodled, written, filmed, edited anything for the last month so blogging was also not part of that. It's really weird but I get like this when I am stressed or when I am doing school work. It's like I can not be creative and "productive" at the same time. </div>
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<b>1. tea: </b>I have never been a huge tea drinker... Until now. I have drunk 5 cups of green tea a day. My favorite is by clipper. It's with lemon and ginger and it is so bloody good!</div>
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<b>3. youtube: </b>It has been a form of procrastination but also a form of de-stressing. I have especially been watching a lot of Kassie Isabelle's videos aka <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/CloudyApples" target="_blank">Cloudyapples</a>. Her videos are funny, soothing and really helpful. They give me a positive mindset and help me relax. </div>
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<b>4. films: </b>After dinner and a whole day studying my brain felt like someone stepped on it and then hit with a truck. Yeah, that bad. So, I have been winding down watching. I have watched <i>Juno, </i>which I enjoyed a lot, <i>Before I go to sleep</i> and <i>Palo Alto</i>. Also, a lot of <i>How I Met Your Mother</i>. </div>
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Isabel Valentine http://www.blogger.com/profile/09983927805367073227noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7571912398926676246.post-8446699575222048392015-04-21T09:13:00.000+01:002016-08-15T11:45:54.507+01:00Shake It Out<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>I AM UTTERLY IN LOVE </b>with my new jacket/throwover/I-don't-really-know-what-it-is!? from esprit. Honestly, I have been wearing this non-stop for the past week! It keeps me warm, but it light weight, the material is silky, the color matches with everything. Boom, perfect piece. To keep it casual but classy on monday I decided to pick my boyfriend-jeans, because let's face it: comfier jeans honestly do not exist. I am stu(dying) hard for my retake exams and my final exams and schoolwork is burying me. Non the less, I try to stay positive and drink a lot of green tea. </div>
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<b>SINCE I WANT TO KEEP IT REAL HERE, </b>I thought I would give you a peek in my week...ly outfits. So here is what I wore from April the 6th 'till April the 12th. As you may see, I like to keep it comfy and casual since I still have school so I do not really show up all that fancy (I almost never show up all that fancy to be honest). These are outfits I wear because they comfy and, as I would like to think, hella cute.</div>
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<b>BLAZER: </b><i>vero moda, </i><b>SHIRT: </b><i>monki, </i><b>PANTS: </b><i>h&m, </i><b>SHOES: </b><i>sasha</i><br />
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<b>WHAT I DID: </b>On Monday I went to "het Stedelijk Museum" in Amsterdam and saw an exhibition from the artist Matisse. To be really honest with you; I did not like his work. But hey, it is also good to know what you do not like, right? The best part was the cake we ate and the museum shop (I love the books at museum shops! They are so interesting!).<br />
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<b>TUESDAY the 7th</b></div>
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<b>JACKET: </b><i>esprit, </i><b>BUTTON UP: </b><i>esprit, </i><b>JEANS: </b><i>levi, </i><b>SHOES: </b><i>tamaris, </i></div>
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<b>WHAT I DID: </b>On Tuesday I went, sadly, back to school. Boo, baah, blegh. Luckily, I had a very short day yet being trapped for 5 hours in a classroom full of annoying people is not my ideal Tuesday, but hey; who's would it be? </div>
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<b>WEDNESDAY the 8th</b><br />
<i>wednesday casualty</i><br />
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<b>JUMPER: </b><i>monki, </i><b>PANTS: </b><i>pull & bear, </i><b>SHOES: </b><i>doc martens</i></div>
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<b>WHAT I DID: </b>Wheyyy, school again! Who would have thought? I wanted to keep it as casual as possible because I did not have lots of time in the morning (read: I got up an half hour later than I should) so the only thing remotely cool about this outfit are the shoes.</div>
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<i>comfortzone thursday</i><br />
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<b>JACKET: </b><i>c&a, </i><b>BUTTON UP: </b><i>h&m, </i><b>SKINNY JEANS: </b><i>esprit, </i><b>SHOES: </b><i>sasha</i></div>
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<b>WHAT I DID: </b>After being at school for 7 hours I had to rush to my part-time job (I am an incredibly charming cashier, for the ones that are interested) so I had to wear something that would be comfy for 11 hours. So, as usual, I navigated to all black.<br />
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<b>FRIDAY the 10th</b><br />
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<b>WHAT I DID: </b>Yes, I actually repeat outfits if I like them. Whoa. TGIF! I got all the results of my test-week back and did do pretty well (moodpoints +200) and had art-class which, even if it is art-history theory, is very very relaxed so I enjoy it very much. After that I just went home and watched New Girl and ate lots of chocolate (oh the perks of easter). </div>
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<b>SATURDAY the 11th</b><br />
<i>saturday tie</i><br />
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<b>BLAZER: </b><i>the sting, </i><b>BUTTON UP: </b><i>esprit, </i><b>SKINNY JEANS: </b><i>esprit, </i><b>SHOES: </b><i>sasha</i></div>
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<b>WHAT I DID: </b>After I woke up way too early for my liking on a Saturday I got up (with a lot of "nooo, whyyy") and went to my part-time job. Afterwards I just rushed into the city to get some extra gifts for my best friend Tim and went to his amazing and fun birthday party. I got some comments on my outfit, most of them being "wow cool!" and "oh hey, Andy Warhol!". So that is pretty rad. </div>
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<b>SUNDAY the 12th</b><br />
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Honestly, the outfit that I wore on sunday was not picture worthy. Sweatpants, old shirt and cat socks. Meh. I made homework and watched New Girl (and watched the last episode there was, so now I am up to speed). Just a lazy sunday really.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 19.5px;">WANDERLUST HAS OFFICIALLY STRUCK. </b><span style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 19.5px;">I have 10 weeks left of high-school</span><b style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 19.5px;">. </b><span style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 19.5px;">After that, I can look foreword to 3 months of summer holiday. And I just cannot wait to travel. To see the world, hang out with friends, play music, sing, write etc. There are so many places I have not seen, cultures I have not discovered, food I have not eaten, and knowing that I have so little time after I can do all of that drives me nuts. It is like it is Friday and you just cannot have another school/work day anymore because you are so tired. It comes creeping up on you, the feeling of needing a break because it is </span><i style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 19.5px;">so darn close.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 19.5px;"><i>Anyway, some late night thoughts & wishes for you to ponder about.</i></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 19.5px;"><b>LOVE & INSPIRE,</b></span></span><br />
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<b>UP RIGHT: </b>This has been me this month. 100%. Caffeine, stress and no sleep are a very familiar finals week combination that I (and you, if you're a teenager or have ever been one) know all too well.</div>
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<b>DOWN RIGHT: </b>Wanderlust has officially taken over again. Especially because I know that in about give or take 9 (!) weeks I will have 3 months of summer vacation. Ending high school and it's perks. I want to work a lot (money, money, money), travel a lot and write a lot. An amazing combination in my ears.</div>
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March has been a very stressful and unpleasant month for me to be honest. I spent the first 2 weeks being ill (like, so ill that I could not film, or write, or move, or breathe, or sleep. Yeah. Fun) and the other 2 weeks preparing for finals and my upcoming exams (aaaaaaaaah). So coffee has been drunk, stress has been done, sleeping has not been done and procrastinating... Yeah. Let's not talk about that one. </div>
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<i>I hope that you had a lovely month and let's wish for a better (and sunnier) April!</i></div>
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<b>ISABEL THE BOOKWORM </b>is present. I 100% identify myself as a bookworm, reader, book junkie etc. etc. <i>(Also: my apologies! "Next post will be an outfitpost", she said, "I will post it tomorrow", she said. But, at last, I stupidly deleted the outfit pictures and was ill for two weeks.) </i>So, as you have guessed: I love reading. New books are one of my favorite things - in combination with the smell of new books. I do not really mind the genre, though I prefer English books. Here are some books I'd love to hold in my hands and read:</div>
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I am a bookworm. I am a dreamer, a friend, a human, a blondie, a chocolate lover. I am a lot of things. Morning person, does not fall into that category. Despite being 17 years on this earth, and experiencing 14 years of early mornings (explanation: school). I have not mastered a good morning routine. Most of the time I just sit with tired eyes in class praying that '<i>oh for the love of God, do. Not. Talk. To. Me.' </i>As you can imagine; this book would be really helpful. </div>
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<b><u><a href="http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=34844415&category=A_ENT_BOOKS_BOOK" target="_blank">2. It's Kind of a Funny Story by Ned Vizzini</a></u></b></div>
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I have probably seen this movie a thousand times. I have laughed, cried, gawked at the visuals and editing as the film geek I am. I just really love this movie. I did not know it was a freaking book. Normally I always read the book before the movie (yes I am one of those people) but whey, here we are. I would love to read the (kind of funny) story in detail and enjoy it as much (and maybe even more) as the movie. </div>
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One of my resolutions is having better skin (and doing everything in my power to achieve that). I am extremely into skin, how it works and what you can do to achieve happy and healthy skin. So, naturally, I am very interested in this book. I would love to learn about more than beauty: diet and lifestyle on how to clean your skin.</div>
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<b><u><a href="http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=34389437&category=A_ENT_BOOKS_BOOK" target="_blank">4. Vegetarian by Liana Krissoff</a></u></b></div>
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I can call myself vegetarian for about 2 months now. Since my parents are not going to cook for me anymore next month I kind of have to find good, healthy, wholesome recipes to eat vegetarian. Oh hey, a cookbook. How convenient. </div>
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I am just very interested in diet. I love food but I would like to know what I put into my body and what it does to me. Helpful recipes are also not something I say no to. </div>
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Isabel Valentine http://www.blogger.com/profile/09983927805367073227noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7571912398926676246.post-30549247770951264572015-02-28T21:33:00.000+00:002016-08-15T11:44:22.280+01:00Image vs Words<div style="text-align: center;">
<b>THE THING THAT AMAZES ME MOST </b>about my brain is the way I create things or my process to creating things and the way it all goes. To quote the Grand Budapest Hotel: "(<i>...) People think the writer's imagination is always at work, that he's constantly inventing an endless supply of incidents and episodes; that he simply dreams up his stories out of thing air. In point of fact, the opposite is true." </i>The way I get ideas or inspired is in fact completely random. It is like a breeze on a hot summer's day: not very regular, but when it comes I am very happy. </div>
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My favorite outlet to me are words. Because words are simple and to the point. Words can almost never be interpreted differently like you would with a painting, a picture or a movie ("I think the word apple illustrates a very dark world" is a phrase you will never hear) but can also be misinterpreted. Like "the way you said it" or the way you read it. You can read it soft, loud, joyful, sad but the words will stay the same. But when I think of an idea (it can be anything really: to what I am going to eat to my next 'novel' -just kidding on that last one) I think in images. I do not think in aconstantstreamofwords, but in a "movie way". For example, the first chapter of the story I am writing came to me while listening to a song and imagining the whole thing. Not "I am going to write it this way and make him/her do this", but an image, like a movie scene. </div>
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Anyway, I have no idea if you like these thoughts or rambles (ey, see what I did there) but I am posting it anyway because this feels like a virtual journal entry and I like it. Tomorrow, however, there will be an outfit post to look forward to. Huzzah!</div>
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<b>LET'S LOOK BACK AT AN <u><a href="http://isabeldot.blogspot.nl/2014/12/becoming-happier-resolutions-for-2015.html" target="_blank">OLDER POST</a></u> </b>where I talk about New Year's resolutions. One of my goals was to eat healthier. Well, here we are. Since I am barely awake in the morning, grumpy and I just want to get some food in my system I opt for a smoothie most of the time. This smoothie is healthy, vegan (for all you vegans out there!) and really easy to make. Also, not that expensive if you are living on your own. So let's get to it!</div>
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<b>TURTLENECK: </b><i>zara, </i><b>SKIRT: </b><i>vero moda, </i><b>NECKLACE: </b><i>fashionology, </i><b>BOOTS: </b><i>sasha </i></div>
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<i>Me 'n my gorgeous valentine. Are you jealous? You should be. </i></div>
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<b>IT WAS AROUND 8 PM WHEN WE SHOT THIS, </b>and my whole neighborhood could probably hear our giggles. We shot around 60 pictures (exaggeration but yeah) and some of them were so ugly (and with that I mean my stupid face, not Hanne's because Hanne is a munchkin). But yeah, we're cool. If you want to see what Hanne is wearing (I swear I talk about her in every single post, but hey she is my blogpal so I am so allowed) go to her blog right<u><a href="http://www.grungecrumbles.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"> here!</a></u></div>
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So on Valentine's day I hung out with her and we ate skittles (the green ones, yum!) and watched movies and had fun. Suck it love, friendship rules.</div>
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<b>THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY UPON US... </b>And not to be a cliche but January flew by.<br />
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<b>VEGETARIAN COOKBOOK: </b><i>i'm became a vegetarian this week (kind of have</i></div>
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<b>DRESS - ESPIRT: </b><i>i have been wearing this so much january. This was my new years dress</i></div>
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<b>HEELS- BERSHKA: </b><i>something i bought in london. i needed some easy, feminine heels and these</i></div>
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<b>OXFORDS - SASHA: </b><i>finally a pair of oxfords! yes, another pair of black shoes (sue me) but these</i></div>
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<b>LIPBALM - BURT'S BEES: </b><i>this has been my savior for this past winter month. This saved</i></div>
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<b>RING SET - H&M: </b><i>again, an item i wanted for so long. i did not have a lot of simple silver rings</i></div>
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<i>love & inspire,</i></div>
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So that is why there is lack in originality,and also poses, in this outfit post. Also do you see what I see? COLOUR. <br />There is only one black item in this outfitpost. Aren't you proud of me?</div>
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<b>FLANNEL: </b><i>esprite, </i><b>JUMPER: </b><i>the factory, </i><b>SKINNY JEANS: </b><i>new look, </i><b>NECKLACE: </b><i>gift</i></div>
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<b>PINK AMAZING BOOTS: </b><i>dr. martens</i></div>
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So this it, my colorful take on the whole "grunge" flannel + docs. Hope you like it!</div>
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<b>IT IS THE MAGICAL MOTH OF JANUARY, </b>and with magical I mean the month that</div>
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people decide <i>this </i>is going to be their year. And I kind of love it. I love the whole motivational</div>
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vibe and though there is the question "<i>Isabel, how are those resolutions working for ya?" </i>I can</div>
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surprisingly answer with alright. Though it has been a very stressful week (yay finals coming up)</div>
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I have been keeping my resolutions, kind of. Yes, I did not work out that much and still was bad</div>
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for my skin (stress) and did not eat as healthy as I could: I did fine. I kept them. I did some</div>
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of it. And that is the thing people do not realize: You have to build up to a resolution. </div>
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Since it has been a stressful and very busy 2 weeks there are some things</div>
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<b>[1] </b>I have barely started school and I already want to get out. I want to travel.</div>
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Go places where I have not been and stare at the sky for hours. Go on a roadtrip with my</div>
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best friend(s) and just laugh for hours. You can definitely say wanderlust has taken over.</div>
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<b>[2]</b> Since I have been stressed so much I have eaten a lot of chocolate and junk food</div>
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do long to having skin like this one day without having to put on a shit ton of</div>
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foundation to achieve the look of it from a certain distance. </div>
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holiday. Go outside, drink coffee with friends, make tons of cool pictures. </div>
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<b>[4] </b>I have not had time to sit down and draw properly for over 6 months. Of course,</div>
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<br />Isabel Valentine http://www.blogger.com/profile/09983927805367073227noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7571912398926676246.post-78754646730241518292014-12-31T16:55:00.001+00:002016-08-15T11:45:54.486+01:00Monday Metallic | OUTFIT<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>HAPPY NEW YEAR! </b>Though we're not already counting "<i>5,4,3,2,1!</i>" I can already hear <br />the fireworks and see the Champaign. I hope your 2015 will be glorious!And hey, to end this<br />
year my blog hit 10000 views. Amazing, thank you so much! This monday I met up with<br />
one of my favorite humans <a href="http://www.grungecrumbles.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><i>Hanne</i></a> and we roamed around Utrecht talking about music and food, <br />
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<b>CARDIGAN: </b><i>h&m, </i><b>SHIRT: </b><i>the factory, </i></div>
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<b>DARK GREEN (whoa not black!) SKINNYS: </b><i>new look, </i><b>SOCKS: </b><i>happy socks, </i><b>SHOES: </b><i>dr. Martens</i></div>
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Well... See ya next year! (I'm not funny, I'm aware).</div>
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Isabel Valentine http://www.blogger.com/profile/09983927805367073227noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7571912398926676246.post-7694218421385186782014-12-27T15:05:00.000+00:002016-08-15T11:44:22.396+01:00Becoming Happier | resolutions for 2015<div style="text-align: center;">
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<b>1. Getting up earlier</b></div>
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As much I hate mornings I know that I am more productive and happy</div>
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when I get up earlier. I have more time for breakfast, time to</div>
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shit together. Here are also more reasons why: </div>
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Not become the next Victoria's Secret model but to become fitter and healthier</div>
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One of my bad habits is always touching my skin. Everytime I read a book,</div>
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All the love & hugs from me through the screen. </div>
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<i>Love & Inspire,</i></div>
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Isabel</div>
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