Feeling constantly happy

Hi everyone!!

How are you guys? I wasn't planning to put out another post before New Years, but I just thought of this topic and I feel like it's something that I want to get to you guys, but also off my mind before 2020 so we can feel completely clear for 2019. I want 2019 to be dead and gone LOL

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I feel like being happy all the time isn't the best route to go. As a person, if any of you know me in person, I'm usually super bubbly and happy and excitable. That's pretty much how i'm described- Bubbly. But thats the problem.

This year, 2019, has definitely been rough. There have been the highest of highs, and some low lows. And i feel like through these, I didn't always show happiness because that wasn't what i was feeling.

But at the same time, even if I am bubbly, the question is, why should you expect that from me at all times?

I know there have been a lot of times at school this year that I have not handled the best with what was going on, but also what was going on inside of me. I could've handled a lot of things more gracefully, but I didn't.

People could tell that I was different this semester. They didn't know why, but they knew I wasn't happy at all times like usual.

I'm not completely sure where I'm going with this to be completely honest with you.

I don't even know, but I feel like I just want to tell you guys- don't feel like you always have to be happy. Sometimes, your face shows differently. That's okay.

I've gotten a lot more like myself these past couple of months, but also, I am growing up.

I'm turning 14 in only a week. I'm not going to always be the same giggly, constantly happy 9 year old. There's school, friendship, etc. All things that can bear a weight on you. They can cause stress.

Just realize, you don't have to be happy at all times, and honestly, I feel like people shouldn't expect that of you.

In this post, I'm also not telling you to act sad all the time. That's not what i'm saying at all. What i'm saying is, it is okay to not always be yourself, thats normal.

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This is a post that is all over the place, but honestly something that I just wanted to share and see if anyone else is going through the same thing. Comment below if you have, and what your experience has been with it.

-Izzy

Christmas Tag!

Hi everyone!

I got inspired to do this Christmas tag since Christmas is approaching so quickly! My friend Francesca started this tag, go check out her blog, Bella Momento | Fashion, Beauty and lifestyle. It's awesome. I'll link it here. I'm not going to tag anyone, but anyone can join in on this! Please let me know if you do, I would love to read them! So, let's get right into it! 

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The Christmas Tag

Do you open your presents on Christmas Eve or Christmas day?

My family and I open up all of our presents on Christmas Day. We've never opened presents on Christmas Eve. We've never tried anything different, so we just keep it the same every year.

Is your Christmas tree real or fake?

Ours is fake. I have never had a real tree. We'd rather have a tree that we can reuse every year instead of buying a new one every year.

You have been granted one Christmas wish... What will it be?

I honestly don't know... I guess for 2020 to go well.

Do you have any Christmas Eve traditions?

Every Christmas Eve, we pick up pizza and go over to my grandma's house. We spend a couple of hours over there with them and then come home and go to sleep.

What sits on top of your tree?

Nothing, haha. We don't have a tree topper. 

Have you ever had a White Christmas?
Yes! I was little, but yes.

Can you name all of Santa's Reindeers?

Um, let's see... Donner, Dasher, Blitzen, Cupid, Prancer, Dancer, Rudolph, I think that's all that I can name. 

Have you been naughty or nice this year? Be honest.

Well, I'm always going to answer nice.

What do you enjoy more? Christmas Eve or Christmas Day?

Definitely Christmas Day. It's so exciting and you finally get to open all of the presents you've been waiting to open. Plus, you also finally get to see people's reaction to your presents you bought them.

What do you eat for Christmas dinner?

We eat a lot of different things. Our family is Lebanese so we have some Lebanese food. We have chicken, fatoosh, orange salad, kibby, grape leaves, etc. It's really good.

Do you have an advent calendar each year?

I don't. They are often expensive so I don't get them.

Do you send out Christmas cards every year?

Yes, our family usually sends them out with a picture of the family and a little message. :)

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So yeah, that has been the Christmas tag! I hope you enjoyed it, thank you again to Francesca for making this wonderful tag, I really enjoyed it. :)

-Izzy

Fun things to do this holiday season

Hi everyone!

I love this time of year, its so joyful and fun, so I thought I would type up a list of fun things to do around this time of year. I hope you enjoy!

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1. Go ice skating - This is super fun and gets you in the spirit of Christmas and winter.

2. Make cookies - You can do this either with your friends or family, but I just feel like it's enjoyable and you can make Christmas cookies so it can be festive! :)

3. Drink lots of hot chocolate - I mean, who doesn't do this?

4. Drive around and look at lights - Me and my family do this every year and its so cool to see all of the lights that people put up and how they use them. Everyone does them a bit differently and I think its super cool to see that.

5. Have a movie day - Watch a bunch of Christmas movies and just have a fun time.

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On the giving back portion, here are a few of the things you can do to help others during this season of giving- 

1. Angel tree- Every year at my mall, they have a tree and they put a bunch of names on it of kids and their ages and what they want. My mom and I do this each year because its super fun to just give back to a child in need and I love shopping for them. We just finished ours up last week. :)

2. Operation Christmas Child - This is another way like the one above, but a little bit different. Churches do this a lot, where you get a box and you can choose to do a boy or a girl and you choose an age, and then you fill up the boxes with toys, and soap, and things like that. This is a really great way to help.

3. Work in a soup kitchen - I've done this one before, and it feels really good to know that for once you aren't focusing on yourself, you're helping others who need it more than you.

4. Salvation Army - At a lot of stores, they have a bucket and people ringing the bell for money. Even  if its just some coins, it's always good to give back. Every bit helps.

5. Toy drive - I haven't done this one before, but you can help organize toys for a toy drive. I'm sure churches do this one.

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So that's it for today, but I hope this inspired you, and comment down below what you like to do during this time of year?

-Izzy