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BACK TO SCHOOL HACKS

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BACK TO SCHOOL HACKS :

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STAY ORGANIZED:

Going back to school is tough...you need to start waking up early and going to bed at a reasonable time. What better way to make you feel prepared and better than being organized? Color code things, label everything, keeping everything neat and in order!

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MAKE NOTES ALL YEAR:

The best way to stay ready for exams and tests is to make notes in each class and file them in that subjects folder. That way, when it comes to study, you just need to revise!!

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DONT STRESS:

School is stressful and sometimes you don't get enough sleep. All of that can lead to stress. My previous blog spoke about how to destress. But all is needed is a cup of tea and a study break. Maybe read a book, or color or draw, listen to music, watch a tv show or a movie. Just do something that will calm you down. Taking a walk or exercising is good too!

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GET ENOUGH SLEEP:

Sleep is very important during school times, and just in general! Maybe make a sleeping schedule or download an app to track your sleeping patterns. Try not be on your phone half an hour before you sleep as it will help calm your mind. If you have trouble sleeping, try herbal remedies or download a meditation app, or even put calming music on. 

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EAT HEALTHY AND DRINK WATER:

Water and healthy foods to keep you going through the school day are a MUST. The healthy meals will give you more energy than the unhealthy meals will i promise. Always keep a water bottle with you to stay hydrated and awake. You'll find that if you eat healthy and drink water, you'll focus better and feel good throughout the day!

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IM BACK

IM BACK

IM BACK

5 Ways I De-Stress!

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Life can throw many curveballs and sometimes you don't get enough sleep, the school or workload is just too much or other bad things. When things like this happen, people do tend to over stress and freak out. Which is not good for your mental or physical well-being. 

So in this blog i will be listing 5 ways i calm down and de-stress!

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1: DO SOMETHING YOU LOVE

When i'm sad or just having a really off day, i like to do what i love. And that is reading, writing, drawing and exercise.

I usually do exercise every day or when i have the opportunity to do so, but when i'm angry i like boxing. I have a boxing bag outside by my pool and i let all my anger out there. You can't bottle up emotions verbally or physically because eventually it will all come out in a bad way that no one wants.

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2: LISTEN TO MUSIC

I can't go one day without listening to at least one song...so when i'm in a bad space i like listening to music that will make me feel better or even just hype and happy music to get my spirits up. It can be any song or artist you like, as long as it makes you feel better! 

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3: MAKE A WARM DRINK

My go-to drinks for when i'm stressed or down are:

1) Lemon and honey in water. This also helps when feeling sick but it does give you a calm and relaxed mindset. I wouldn't recommend drinking this every day, as too much lemon in your body can be bad for you because of the acidity. 

2) Chamomile tea with honey and a cinnamon stick. This is more of a night-time drink before bed but you can have it whenever you feel like. All you do is put however many teaspoons of honey, instead of sugar, and leave a cinnamon stick in the drink for that festive warm feeling.

3) Warm milk. Sometimes warm milk is the best thing before bed. Its got a soothing texture to it. You can make it luke-warm, it can be made with goats milk or almond milk if you cant have dairy.

I wouldn't recommend drinks with high caffeine in them as that will only make you more alert and mess with your anxiety levels when you want to just relax.

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4: FIND A WAY TO LAUGH

Usually when i'm sad i go onto YouTube and i watch these twins called Ethan and Grayson Dolan. They post funny content but can get serious at times, they have also posted a few inspirational talk videos which a lot of people are able to relate to. The creators on YouTube that make me laugh, and hopefully than can make you laugh too are:

1) The Dolan Twins

2) Niki and Gabi 

3) Roxxsaurus

4) Jessie Paege

5) Liza Koshy

6) The Gabbie Show

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5: BINGE WATCHING

If you have nothing to do that day, and you're not feeling up to much. binge watch your fave show or start a new one. Doesn't have to be a comedy. It can literally be any show that you can sit on the couch with popcorn and just chill out...okay maybe no horrors! 

In my next blog i will be listing my fave TV shows that i have watched/currently watching.

A good show to laugh with is Friends. It never fails to put a smile on my face!

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Halsey...Cocaine addict?

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Ashley Nicolette Frangipane, or better known by her stage name, Halsey, was caught on camera sniffing an unknown substance on a yacht in Miami. 

The singer was enjoying a relaxed break with boyfriend and fellow singer, G-Eazy and a few close friends. She seemed to be having the time of her life...until she was caught sniffing, what seemed to be, cocaine from a spoon.

No one is 100% sure that it was cocaine, or any other drug, however, it does look pretty convincing.

The singer has not addressed the situations and has not confirmed what the substance was. She's leaving everyone guessing and confused.

After the incident, Halsey didn't actually seem to care about what everyone was saying about her. She continued her well deserved holiday and posted pictures on instagram to prove it.

Halsey posted a picture of boyfriend, G-Eazy with the caption: You're the best part.

The next two photos were uploaded to her Instagram story taken by G-Eazy, showing off her gorgeous outfit and flow-y hat. She definitely does not seemed phased in these pictures at ALL.

However, when the pair arrived back in LAX, Halsey did not look okay. It could be because she's jet-lagged, but it really looked like something was wrong. Take a look at the photos below:

The pair hand-in-hand at LAX after arriving back from holiday in Miami. Post cocaine allegations.

Her rapper beau did not seem happy either, he kept his head low and did not express any emotions. 

Later on, everything seemed back to normal when the couple were spotted courtside at the LA Clippers NBA game. 

The pair shared videos and pictures on their Instagram stories throughout the night and even went on the court after the game to greet some VIP'S.

All in all it seemed as if they had a great night, they even showed up on the big screen!

The two seemed to enjoy their night by laughing, shouting for whichever team they wanted to win and sharing food.

Whether the allegations are true and Halsey did sniff cocaine, it is her issue and no one else's to deal with. Drug abuse is a very serious matter and hopefully she seeks medical help. 

Halsey is a talented singer with a great voice and confidence, lets hope she doesn't go down any bad roads...

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Favorite Highlighter

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URBAN DECAY HIGHLIGHTER IN THE SHADE SIN.

This is by far my most favorite makeup product of ALL TIME. It is so pigmented and definitely does the job!! 

I highly recommend buying this product! It is worth it for sure.

This highlighter is perfect to wear for an everyday look or even out with friends!!

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20 Facts About Singer Halsey

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20 FACTS ABOUT SINGER HALSEY

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1) Her real name is Ashely Frangipane.

2) After her career started, she used her earnings to put her brother through college.

3) She was originally born in New Jersey on September 29th, 1994.

4) She identifies as bisexual.

5) She is mixed race, her mother is white and her father is African American.

6) Her name Halsey was inspired by a street sign she saw after her first concert on the subway.

7) In her last year of college, she received a scholarship to major in fine arts, but declined because she couldn't afford some of the education fees. 

8) Her first EP was called Room 93. 

9) Her first album produced with Astralwerks was named Badlands.

10) Badlands album was a reference to her state of mind at the time, to give a physical place as a metaphor for a lonely mind.

11) She has a tattoo on her arm that is a matchstick, and she said that she'll out a flame around it when she reaches her full potential.

12) She did a collaboration wit the band The Chainsmokers called Closer.

13) Closer stayed at the top of the charts for 12 weeks, thus making it her most popular song.

14) She has also done a collaboration with Justin Bieber called The Feeling.

15) She has performed on MTV Awards twice.

16) During her Billboard performance, she said she gave her most angry performance because she was going through a miscarriage and was allowed to leave the performance.

17) Her most memorable performance was at the Wonder Ballroom in Portland, Oregon.

18) In her free time, she says she loves to draw her surroundings.

19) Her first written song was Ghost, which was written in her basement with some friends.

20) After recording Ghost, five record labels wanted to sign her.

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Moncler Hip-Hop Ballet Flop

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During SS18 Paris Fashion Week, Moncler showed of some very beautiful pieces...however, the dance pieces weren't. Click the link to take a look at the clip below.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCsC0LBMsi8

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Um, okay...First of all, Moncler was a beautiful show with lots of great fashion and music. My only concern is the hip-hop ballet dancers. I feel as if all they did was hop around the runway and not really giving us a Moncler-worthy performance. I am not saying that the dancers have no talent, i'm,100% sure that they do, the issue is that they didn't show it off at all. 

Here is an image of the hip-hop ballerinas:

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Definitely not the best move...especially for a show at Paris Fashion Week. 

Below are some of the beautiful models on the runway.

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1O Travel Essentials

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Hey there! Welcome back to my blog! This post will be my absolute must-have essentials for traveling. Doesn't matter where to, there are just general ones. Enjoy!

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ESSENTIAL 1:

Headphones are always much needed for traveling. Whether you're on a plane going somewhere exotic, in the car going somewhere just outside your city or even on a cruise. You'll need your headphones while you're waiting out the hours till you reach your destination. They help with your excitement and help you focus more on the music instead of counting the hours!

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ESSENTIAL 2:

When you know that you're gonna be on a long trip, you'll now that sleep is one of the best ways to pass time! But ig you're in a car, trying to sleep, the lights will flash through the windows as you drive by them and that could be really annoying. Or when you're on a plane and the person next to you, behind you or in front of you has there light on, that can be annoying to. But never fear for the sleeping masks are here! Simply purchase one for a store near you or online before you go on your trip. That way you can sleep well without being disturbed.

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ESSENTIAL 3: 

My favorite essential so far definitely has to be a good book! (I will be doing an article of my top 10 books!) A book is such a good way to escape reality wherever you are and take you into another world...It helps pass time and really keeps you busy and interested in the book instead of impatiently waiting for you to arrive at your holiday or any destination.

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ESSENTIAL 4:

Snacks are always a must-have. Even though if you're on a plane and they might serve meals, it's always good to have your own snacks in case you don't like what they serve or if you aren't able to eat it due to dietary requirements. But snacks in general for a trip anywhere for a long distance trip are good. That way you don't have to stop to get food if you're in a car or you don't have to eat the food the staff on a plane offers you. My suggestion is to pack healthy snacks instead, But unhealthy snacks can be okay at times too, just not too many. (I will also be doing a health meal prep for a week soon!)

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ESSENTIAL 5:

A tablet or iPad is a good idea to take along, make sure you have games or fashion or beauty apps on there to keep you occupied! Playing games and fashion/beauty apps are fun as it is, so what better way to use that to your advantage while you're traveling.

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ESSENTIAL 6:

Sunglasses aren't meant for the getting-there-part, unless you're taking a road trip. However, there is no such thing as a holiday or trip without a good, stylish pair of sunglasses to rock on the beach, walking through the villages or wherever the sun seems to shine! They're great for pictures too!

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ESSENTIAL 7:

What happens if you have been on your phone during a trip listening to music or watching a show on it and it dies? Simple, you pack a power bank. You're able to get them at tech stores or online. Make sure you purchase one that is of good quality so it actually lands up charging your phone. So don't forget to pack one with you in your carry on or backpack!!

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ESSENTIAL 8:

Luggage and carry on bags are obviously an essential when it comes to traveling, however, you need to know how many bags are needed and one carry on bag. You should pack according to where you are going and what season it is there. I use an app called Packpoint. (I will be mentioning more about Packpoint in a blog with packing list) 

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ESSENTIAL 9:

When traveling, you should be wearing a comfortable outfit. It's not a fashion show but you can still look stylish. My go-to is usually a pair of comfy black jeans which you can pair with absolutely anything. Wear comfortable walking shoes too so your feet don't land up hurting and getting cramps.

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ESSENTIAL 10: 

The final essential is the most important one. Water is highly recommended to carry around wherever you go. It's always a good idea to keep a bottle with you while you travel anywhere. You need to be able to stay hydrated!

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Thats all foe this post, hope you enjoyed it! If you have any ideas for me to blog about or if you have any questions, please feel free to email me on thisisdefine@gmail.com or any of my social media platforms. 

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