Divided (Part 1)

I played with the hem of my shirt as I looked down at the car floor. The fabric coming in contact with my trembling fingers.

Breath Rowan… breath.

Butterflies formed in the pit of my stomach.

You’ve done this before. You’ve been the new girl at school before. You’ll be alright.

As time dragged on longer the more anxious I felt.

“We’re here,” my father’s deep voice bellowed.

Remember start strong even if you’re not.

“Thanks dad for dropping me off,” I said. I reached for the handle of the car door and started to open it. As I did so, a blast of fresh air struck my face, causing goosebumps across my arms.

“You don’t seem like you’re nervous!” My dad exclaimed before I left the car.

“I’m not. Bye!” I said smiling as if I wasn’t shaking like a puppy in the inside. If only that was true.

“Well have fun at your first day of school sweetie, bye,” my dad said, driving off once I got out of the car.

Here goes nothing!

I walked through the big gates and started to make my way towards the registration office. As I got closer I noticed a crowd of people outside.

Well it’s now or never…

As I walked closer and closer to the door I noticed that the loud chattering that was happening was slowly dying down to whispers. I could feel their eyes on me as I continued to walk. I simply ignored them and acted as if I was used to this.

As if they didn’t scare me at all.

Hold strong.

Don’t look down.  

Keep your back straight.

Carry on…

I reached the doors to the registration office and pulled on them. Once I got inside I let a breath of relief. You did fine. They wouldn’t have even guessed that you were nervous. I managed to calm down but then I realized that when I went back out I wouldn’t have a destination to go to. The registration office wouldn’t be able to save me.

My breath quickened as I continued to think this. Calm down Rowan. Just pretend to be the mysterious, cool loner. You’ve played that card before. It will be alright. Just pray for a miracle.

I quickly signed in and prepared myself for what was to come. I opened the door and stepped outside.

3 Projects to Start in the New Year

An Inspirational Journal

What you will need:

• A journal (It is recommended that the journal should not have lines)
• Any art supplies you have

Directions:

1. Take the journal that you have and open it to the first page.
2. Using your art supplies you can draw a picture, or write a quote. Make sure to be creative

Tips:

If you are having trouble on finding a good quote you can look for some online.

Brainy Quote is a very good website to look for quotes. 

A Book

What you will need:

• A pen/pencil
• A notebook

or

• A laptop/computer

Directions:

1. You can take three different approaches when it comes to writing a book. You can take an organized approach, a “wherever it takes me” approach, or a combination of the two

Organized: In the organized approach you can start by developing your characters. Think about what they look like, about their personality, relationships that they have with certain people, and some flaws. Then you can start by writing down the plot of the story. Make sure to keep it simple. Once you have your plot you can start writing. All you have to do is start adding great details to your story points and some filler chapters to  connect them.

Wherever it takes me: In this approach you simply start writing. You don’t think much about where the story takes you and it gives you more flexibility. Although you have  to be careful with characters and making sure the story makes sense.I’ve started using this approach recently and I find this approach much better, because often when I write I have difficulty finding ways to connect the whole story together. With the wherever it takes me approach I don’t think about where the story is going and how to connect it together. For me personally it results in less writer’s block and a bigger motive.

1. Once you start writing your story continue to use the method you chose until you have finished your book. Make sure you edit and revise any necessary parts
2. Once you have finished your book start thinking about your title. When you have it you can now name your book
3. If you want others to read your book, you can submit it to a publishing company or use a website such as Wattpad or Quotev

Happy Jar

What you will need:

• A mason jar
• Small pieces of paper
• A pen
• Decorations (optional)

Directions:

1. Take your mason jar and decorate it anyway you like.
2. Once you have your mason jar decorated you can take pieces of paper and write on them. What you should write on them is positive things that has happened that day. Make sure to add a date.
3. At the end of the year or whenever you are feeling sad you can open your mason jar and read the positive notes.

That is it for 3 projects to do in the new year.

3 Things You Should Never Tell a Girl

1. “Are you on your period?”

This one really makes me get on my nerves. Just because a girl is mad at something that doesn’t mean she is on her period. Some girls that are on their period you won’t even notice a change in personality. If a girl is mad at something  it might just be because she is passionate over the subject. Some girls when they are passionate about something they can’t just hold it in. I’m begging please don’t tell a girl “are you on your period”. Some girls don’t handle it well and you seem like a jerk. Don’t blame me if you end up getting slapped. I warned you.

2. “You _____ like a girl/ You ____ well for a girl”

This one is very demeaning towards a girl. Just because some girls don’t do that action well doesn’t mean all girls will perform that action like that. Now focusing on the phrase you _____ well for a girl. Lets use the example you throw well for a girl. You might think this is a compliment but it’s not. You are saying that you believe that girls are generally bad at the action. Which isn’t true. Many girls are probably good at the action that you are talking about. So while you think you are complementing the girl, you really are just degrading females.

3. “Why are you here?”

This one is usually said when you believe that the girl shouldn’t be in the place you are. For example a high math class. If you tell a girl “why are you here” then you are kinda implying that she is dumb and doesn’t deserve to be in this class. Which normally isn’t true because the girl obviously deserved it. In order to get into a high class you have to work for it because if you don’t there is no way you can get into the class. So think twice about saying this to a girl because you don’t know what she had to go through in order to get into that class.

 

2 DIY Costume Ideas for Halloween

Running out of ideas on what to be for Halloween or do you want to be more creative this year? Here are a 2 simple ideas of what you can do for halloween.

Fall Out Boy fan (FOB fan)

What you will need:

• A black t-shirt (and/or a black sweatshirt)
• Jeans
• Shoes 
• Black Face Paint
• Newspaper
• White Paint
• Tape
• Paint Brush

Directions:

1. The first thing you are going to start with is the t-shirt (or sweatshirt). Place your t-shirt(or sweatshirt) on a table. Make sure the table is covered in newspaper so you don’t damage the surface of the table.
2. Search up a picture of the logo of Fall Out Boy. Once you have the logo print it out.
3. Using an exacto knife take the printed logo and cut the outline of the logo. This should form a template.
4. Take your template and place it on top of your t-shirt. Use tape to secure it in place.
5. Use a paintbrush and add white paint to your t-shirt, painting inside the template.
6. Wait for the paint to dry.
7. After the paint dries take off the template. You now have the first part of your costume. complete
8. Now you are going to start with the face paint. Start the face paint after you have your outfit on. Print out a picture of Fall Out Boy’s album American Beauty. Using the picture of the album replicate the face paint.
9. Then decide what jeans and what shoes you are going to wear. I believe that skinny jeans with converse look the best with the facepaint and t-shirt.

This costume idea is dedicated to the fans that love Fall Out Boy and listen to their music.

Jack O’ Lantern

What you will need:

• Orange clothes ( shirt, shoes, pants, dresses)
• Yellow face paint
• Black face paint
• Orange face paint
• Yellow Lipstick
• A wet towel

Directions:

1. This is a very simple costume all you need is orange clothes and have the face paint on point. Time for the eyes. Close one of your eyes and paint a triangle on the eyelid using the color yellow.
2. Repeat step 1 on your other eye.
3. If you would like to apply makeup, apply eyeliner over the face paint once it has dried, then mascara.
4. After the eyes are done apply yellow lipstick or paint your lips yellow.
5. You can leave your lips like that or you can make your Jack O’ lantern mouth even better. Create half a circle around your mouth using the yellow face paint. The bottom of your half circle should reach down to your chin. The curve of the half circle can face up or down. If you want your mouth to portray a smile then have the curve face down. For a sad face have your curve portray up.
6. Using your wet towel make sure to wipe some of the paint from your face. You should create one  small rectangle at the top of you mouth and one at the bottom. Depending on where you want the Jack O’ lantern’s teeth.
7. If you want to, you can paint your face orange. If you do make sure to fill in the spaces where you wiped the paint.
8. To finish the face paint off outline your eyes and mouth with black.

Here are two costume ideas. Hope you try them and they work out.

90s Trends That Are Coming Back

The 90’s were a decade of fun and fashion. Many new fashion trends started during the 90’s. As time changed the stylish fashion trends died down. But it’s 2015 and many of them are resurfacing. Such as the choker, overalls, flannels, and ripped jeans.

Choker:

The choker is a stretchable band that is supposed to go around the neck. It is made of flexible material in order to fit your head through it. The choker comes in different colors, and styles. Many people don’t like the choker because they are considered uncomfortable due to the feeling of having something tight around your neck. But after a while of having it on you should get used to it. The choker is a perfect accessory if you want to make your outfit have an edge to it.

Overalls:

If you want to go for a cute look instead of an edgy look you should wear overalls. Overalls come in many different colors. Your standard overall is usually made out of a jean material. Overalls might be tricky to put on at first and you may need help. But once you are an overall pro putting them on will be a piece of cake. If you do decide to where an overall I suggest you pair it with a plain shirt or maybe even a crop top. If you feel comfortable in whatever you are wearing then wear it with pride.

Flannels:

Flannels come in different designs, and colors. There are many different ways to wear a flannel. The first way of wearing a flannel is to simply put it on and button it up. Another way of putting it on is to wear it over a tank top or shirt without buttoning your flannel. You can also tie the flannel around your waist whenever you are wearing shorts, a dress, or pants.

Ripped Jeans:

Ripped jeans are made out of a jean material, obviously. There is not much of a variety for colors. Whenever you wear ripped jeans be careful because some parents don’t like the look of ripped jeans because well, they’re ripped. But if you can wear ripped jeans try pairing your jeans with a flannel.

Now these are four fashion trends from the 90’s that are coming back. There are many more out there. I hope you like this post and make sure to stay tune for more fashion updates and ideas. Especially since Halloween is coming soon.