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Liebster Award: Part Four

Hey everyone!

As you can tell from the title, I was nominated again for the Liebster Award!! I was nominated by Julia Kaylee from jkdawn.blogspot.kr. Huge thanks to you girl for nominating me! I really appreciate it. I recommend to all of you, my lovely readers, to go check out her blog because she posts awesome content.

What exactly is the Liebster Award, you ask? Basically, this is a fun little tag/award kind of thing where bloggers nominate other bloggers to answer questions. The questions can be as random as they come. It's just a way to find new blogs, and to get to know new people.

So the rules for this tag award thing is basically to:

Thank the person who nominated you and link back to them
Answer the 11 questions they posed for you
Nominate 11 new bloggers
Create 11 new questions for them to answer
Let them know you nominated them

It's so awesome how I got nominated again for this. I think the timing is what strikes me as interesting. Easter had just passed, and this was actually the time of year when I first got the idea to create my blog. Well, sort of. To some extent. Because my blog did already exist, but not like it is today. So I think it's pretty cool how it came almost full circle.

I hope you guys all had a lovely Easter! On the Saturday before, there was a huge Easter egg hunt event going on at the mall where I work. Well, it's not exactly a mall, but more of an outdoor shopping center, with a gazebo and fountain and such. It was a bright, sunny day out as well. So many people were there, the crowdedness was reminiscent of Disneyland. I've never celebrated Easter myself, but after seeing all of that, doing an Easter egg hunt seems fun! Did you celebrate Easter? If so, comment down below how it was! I'm always curious to hear about the things going on in your lives too!

Last year at around this time was when I first reworked the direction in which I wanted my blog to go. Not many of you were here when this blog first started back in early 2014. I sort of stopped blogging in mid 2014 because I lost sight of where I wanted to go, and I had some things going on in my personal life that distracted me greatly. Last year at this time, I rediscovered the passion and desire to blog again, and I officially reentered the blogging world this past September. That said, in a way I consider Easter (and basically this time of year) as a marking point as well for this blog because of that.

Like I just said, I've previously been nominated a few times for the Liebster Award as well. If you guys are curious, or just got some time in your hands to waste, check out those posts: Liebster Award, Liebster Award: Part Two, and Liebster Award: Part Three. It will allow you to learn more about me, or it would just give you a good laugh because you will see how weird I was back then compared to now. Well, that's assuming I've changed since then. I'm hoping so. Changed for the better, that is. I'm still pretty weird though.

When you read them, you can really see the growth and change my blog has gone through. Reading old posts to me is like reading past journal entries. It makes me chuckle and reminisce on the things going on in my life at that time of the post, you know what I mean?

Anyways, without further adieu, here are my answers to JK's questions:

Why did you start blogging?

I started blogging because I want to connect with others who have similar passions in life as my own. I also want to share my life, and that includes the ups AND downs. Because of social media and everything, we often see only the glamorized, glorified aspects of people's lives. I created this blog to be real. I have things to say, and opinions to share, and I wanted to have an opportunity to do so. There's probably more I can say about this, but this is pretty much the gist of it.

How long have you been blogging?

Technically, I started this blog back in February 2014. However, it wasn't much back then. I took a huge break, and didn't really make something of this blog until last September 2015. If you find my first ever post I guarantee you will have a good laugh. I know I do when I occasionally read some old posts. I didn't take it down though because I don't want to hide it. It's weird, sort of cringy-worthy, but it's all me.

What's your favorite fashion style?

My favorite fashion style used to be more bohemian, but lately I've started dressing slightly minimalistic and edgy. Comfort is key, but overall appearance matters greatly as well. I like wearing bright patterns, and mixing prints and textures. I love girly skirts and stuff, but also leather and combat boots. I guess, I basically like juxtaposition, not contrasting things that are loud and in-your-face, rather on a subtle level. If that makes sense...

What do you want to learn in the future?

This sounds totally crazy and bizarre, but I think it would be so fun to learn how to fly a helicopter! I do have a fear of heights though, so I don't know how exactly that would work. But, it still sounds really awesome. Comment down below if you agree!

Another thing I want to learn that isn't a physical activity is that I want to learn more psychology. I'm really interested in that stuff, and I think that learning more about how we think and interact as humans is very important. Too bad I don't have any space in my schedule to take another psych class.

If you could live in any Disney/Pixar movies, what world do you want to live in?

Definitely I would want to live in Despicable Me! Those tiny little yellow minions are so adorable!! Either that or Ratatouille because hello? Food?!

What's your favorite/memorable childhood moment?

In elementary school, at the end of each school year, we got to spend one entire day at the lake. It was basically a huge class party. Except, it wasn't just our class, but it included everyone from the entire grade. I remember how for 5th grade, we went to the park instead of the lake because that was what 5th and 6th graders got to do as the oldest of the school. It was a really fun day for my friends and I. We participated in a huge scavenger hunt that encompassed the entire park, and everyone in our grade was separated into different teams. I was placed in a team with all my close friends. It was also the last year I was in that school with my friends, for the following year I transferred to a different school. The immense amount of joy and happiness from that day still puts a smile on my face whenever I look back and reminisce.

Where do you want to travel? Be Specific!

I would LOVE to travel to Italy one day! France, Spain and Italy. But primarily Italy. I really want to visit Rome, Venice, Florence, Siena... all the beautiful architecture and landmarks. It would be so amazing to see it all and experience it in person.

What's your favorite dessert and why?

Okay, this is gonna get deep. I created this blog with the promise of honesty. So, I have to admit to you guys. My name is Andrea, and I am a chocoholic.

I love chocolate. My favorite dessert is really anything that includes an ABUNDANT amount of chocolate. Like double, triple, quadruple chocolate. I'm not the biggest cake person. I'm definitely someone who prefers brownies and ice cream. Like a rich, chocolatey mud pie would be amazing. I can literally see it and taste it as I'm typing this all out. Hold on, lemme go wipe off my drool before I continue with this post...

Who's your favorite music artists right now?

I am a huge HUGEE fan of Adele. I even did a whole post on her, which goes to show how far my obsession is. I also really LOVE Elle King, whom I ALSO did a post on!

Lately, I have been listening a lot to The Pretty Reckless too. They are a rock band, with a darker edge to their sound. Their music is really amazing too. I may plan on doing another Current Music Obsessions post featuring them if you want to hear my more in depth opinion on them! Comment down below if you do!

If you could travel back in time to meet a famous historical person, who do you want to meet and why?

I know that to some extent, this answer can be a bit cliche. But, I really would like to meet Coco Chanel. I watched the movie that portrayed her life, and her success story really inspires me. How she was able to climb to the top, and impact the fashion world in such a profound way really makes me want to make something of myself too. I would love to meet her and hear her story from her point of view.

What's your dream home?

My dream home would be a beachside home. But, I don't want to be in a place that is too quiet, or in the countryside. I want to be close to the city, but near the waters. Imagine like the Hamptons, like the town shown in the TV show Revenge. At times, I can imagine myself living in a huge bustling city, but I feel like it would become too noisy and distracting over time.

With that, these are the following 11 who I nominate:

Christy from christynate.blogspot.com
Marianne from myhappybubblexx.blogspot.com
Geri, Dianna and Gheline from everydaylivingnyc.blogspot.com
Ananya from ananyatales.com
Akanksha from fictitious-fashion.blogspot.com
Shannon from shannonsage.blogspot.com
Nathaliya from potsofsmiles.blogspot.com
HaeMin from haekunamatata.com
Vera from theveravault.blogspot.com
Vildana from living-like-v.blogspot.com
Andie from andiedutton.com

And you all wonderful people have the pleasure of answering my 11 questions. Don't worry, it's not a test so you can't fail. Well, I mean, if you answer terribly you may or may not lose me as a follower.

Just kidding.
Sort of. Maybe.

Here are the 11 questions:

1. Name the one food you cannot live without and HAVE to eat every week
2. Are you more of a coffee or tea person?
3. What is/are your favorite(s) Netflix show to binge-watch?
4. What is the craziest/wildest thing you have ever done?
5. If you had the opportunity to travel and vacation anywhere with all expenses paid, where would you go and who would you go with?
6. If you got lucky enough to get your blog featured in a magazine, which would it be and why? If not a magazine, what about through social media by anyone? Who would it be?
7. How far ahead in the future do you see yourself as a blogger?
8. Name the top 3 songs you most listen to currently.
9. How did you come up with the name for your blog?
10. Do you see yourself more as someone who uses their left brain or right brain more? (Yes I know scientifically speaking we use both, but I'm saying in terms of rational or creative)
11. Of all your blogposts, which one is your favorite, and why?

I look forward to reading all of your answers! And to those of you whom I did not tag, I am officially nominating you guys to answer these questions in the comments down below as well! I always love learning more about you guys.

I hope you all enjoyed reading this post, and thank you very much! I wish you all a lovely week!

Til next time,
~A

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Liebster Award: Part Three

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Liebster Award: Part Two

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Hey everyone!

Guess what? I received yet another surprise! I was nominated a THIRD time for the Liebster award! Three times in one week! This really made me so happy!

I was nominated by Belle from http://belleslook.blogspot.co.uk thank you so much for nominating me!! I'm so happy that I was nominated again and this means a lot to me. Although I recently (as in my last blog post) did the Liebster Award, I still would like to participate and I will answer the questions. Click here to see the 11 facts about me and my answer's to Grace's and Ana's questions!

So, without further ado let's jump into the questions

Favorite subject while at school?

Definitely art! I love being able to be creative and have little limits in what I can do. Sometimes I don't admit to people I'm good at/like art because then my perfectionist and OCD side slips out as well, which makes finishing group projects on time way more difficult.

What is one of your hobbies?

I like to sew. I recently learned how to sew and it's really fun!

If you were given $1000 what would you spend it on?

I think I would buy a ton of new clothes and get some gifts for my close friends, if I were feeling generous. Or, I would save a hundred or so and donate the rest of the money to various charities.

Would you rather go on a relaxing holiday or an adventurous holiday?

An adventurous holiday! I can always relax at home, but how often would I get the opportunity to have an adventure? ...Unless an adventure meant going out of my comfort zone. Like being stranded in the middle of the Sahara desert and having to live off of cacti and coyotes or something; I mean, that is an adventure alright, but certainly not my cup of tea!

What is your best memory as a teenager?

Oh gosh! There are so many good memories, and I am still a teenager. I guess, one of the best ones would have to be going to the Homecoming dance my senior year. My friends and I, we spent over 6 hours getting ready. By the time we went downstairs to meet the guys, they were so bored they fell asleep on the couch. We were so late, we ended up eating dinner after the dance instead!

Most used lipstick?

So this is kind of hard because I have been trying to branch out and try out lipsticks, for I normally use tinted lip balms and lip glosses. It's way easier to touch up and requires less maintenance. My most frequently used tinted lip balm would be my Revlon ColorBurst lip butter in Berry Smoothie. It's a nice pink that is only several shades darker than my natural lip color, so it is perfect for everyday usage.

Do you prefer summer or winter and why?

I think I prefer the summer. It's hard to choose because the winter is always really pretty and its the holiday season. I love snow, and having a long break from school is always nice. Summer can be bad because it's the end of a school year, and I always hate endings of any kind. But I will go with summer because it's also a way longer vacation and there is so much more to do in the summer. The bright, sunny weather also makes me happier than the dark gloominess of winter.

One item you can't live without?

My phone!! But, I mean, if I were to think realistically, it would have to be lotion since I have easily dry skin. Or tissues because my allergies always act up in the morning. Or medicine because I need to take my meds. Then again, who's saying we gotta be realistic? Haha, my phone it is!

Boho or grunge style?

Boho is definitely more my style!

What made you become a blogger?

I always get so much inspiration from other bloggers. And, I too have so many thoughts and opinions I want to share to people. I want to inspire others, the way others have inspired me. I want to have a way to reach out to others and connect with those who have similar interests as me. It took awhile for me to finally decide on starting my own blog. But, I figured there is no harm in trying.

If you could choose one actress to play your life in a movie who would it be and why?

Hahaha this was one of the questions that I answered before too! If there was a movie about my life, I would definitely want to star in it! After all, no one can be me better than me....I hope

Thank you for reading and if you want to see who I had nominated in my last post click here! Feel free to answer those questions too in the comments because I would love to learn more about you guys too!

Til next time,
~A

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Liebster Award

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Hey everyone!

So I was scrolling through my blogfeed the other day and guess what I stumbled upon? I was nominated TWICE for the Liebster Award!! At first, I was thinking, what exactly is this? I Googled for awhile and I found out that this is an award for new and upcoming bloggers. Liebster means beloved or dearest in German. I feel very honored to have been nominated twice in one week! This actually means a lot to me because now I know that people actually read my blog and that people like what I have to say. Thank you to Grace Collett from http://poshballoon.blogspot.co.uk/ for nominating me! Thank you to Ana Valentin from http://fun-sizedfashion.blogspot.com for nominating me!

So basically, I do the following things:

*Link back to the blogger who had nominated you

*State 11 facts about yourself

*Answer the 11 questions that were asked

*Nominate 5-11 others and create 11 questions for them to answer

*Tell the nominees that I nominate them

So I will start off with the 11 facts

1) I love to eat super dark chocolate, yup the kind that most people will claim to be bitter

2) My favorite TV shows to watch are Once Upon a Time, Gossip Girl, The Carrie Diaries, What Not To Wear, Extreme Cheapskates (haha reality tv can be quite entertaining)

3) I have this weird obsession with eyebrows and eyelashes, like if I see someone with really nice eyebrows or eyelashes I just stare at them. I might touch them too, if I knew the person. Yeah...

4) The only products I ever use on my hair are shampoo, conditioner and olive oil. That's it. Not joking. I don't use anything else, no leave in conditioner or serums or gels or etc.

5) Sometimes when I talk I tend to talk way too fast and ramble on. People just stare at me all amazed at the trail of thoughts just tumbling from my mouth.

6) I love samples so much I have a huge collection of hotel lotions, soaps, shampoos and conditioners. I never use them I just take them and keep them to add to my collection. I have a set from every hotel I have ever been to.

7) I am actually allergic to foods like hot dogs, onion rings, bacon, Top Ramen and other foods that have similar preservatives and MSG.

8) I have been taking ballet lessons for most of my life now and when I was younger I wished to be a famous ballerina or a ballet teacher

9) When I feel like enjoying something yummy, I like to mix cranberry juice with Diet Mountain Dew. I basically invented that a year and half ago and realized it tasted very similar to a 7-11 slurpee.

10) Whenever I buy books or magazines, I hate wrinkling them. I always like to keep them in perfect mint-condition. I would borrow those same books from the library to read, instead of using my own copy. But I do read my own magazines because those are easy to keep wrinkle-free.

11) Apparently, to some of my friends I look like a rabbit when I'm eating. And it doesn't help that sometimes the food I'm eating is rabbit food like carrots, I love carrots!

Since I was nominated twice I will answer both sets of questions

Here are the questions from Grace:

Hobbits or dragons?

Hands down, dragons!

Do you have a motto/phrase that you live by?

Do what makes you "you" and don't think twice about everything. Stop caring so much about what others think because the ones who matter won't judge you and hate you for being who you are, otherwise they are not really the ones who should matter.

Yeah.. it's kinda long but I feel that it's so true!

You've been lucky enough to be granted a date with a famous celebrity - who'd you pick?

Holy flapjacks! Okay, don't even get me started on how IN LOVE I am with Colin O'Donoghue from Once Upon a Time. He is Captain Hook and he is soooooo good looking! I will do anything to meet him and to have a date with him? AHHH!!!

Band/artist you've been listening to a lot recently?

So this is kind of hard. I listen to a lot of YouTube cover artists mostly. So I guess who I would say is Madilyn Bailey who covers amazingly on YouTube or Amy Winehouse!

Since the start of the year, have you found anything that you wish to do more/do less?

I wish to read more classic literature. I love to read love stories and I am a hopeless romantic. Some of the best romance stories are from old literature, and I wish I had the time to read more of that.

Who would you pick to play you in a film of your life?

Oh gosh, I actually don't know who I would pick. Because if there was a film of my life, I would want to be the star of it and be famous. So if it's possible, I guess, myself?

A boat is taking 5 items away to heaven (let's say it's real) ready for you when you eventually go there - what would you put in the boat?

I would put my pink bear that I got when I was born, my iPod and charger, my journal, my favorite leather jacket, my elephant pillow pet

One of your most embarrassing moments from your childhood?

There was this hill outside of the elementary school I went to, it had a playground there that we could go to during recess. And there has been multiple times where I fell and slid down the hill, landing with a splash in the muddy bottom. I would have to call my parents to bring me clothes. This happened at least a couple times several years, yeah... I was pretty clumsy.

Do you have a fashion icon and who is it?

Selena Gomez, I like how she looks very put together and I like her style

I give you a train ticket now to anywhere you like in the UK - where would you go?

I would like to go to Brighton because that's apparently where Marcus Butler lives. And he is one of my favorite Youtubers. I would totally go just to see if I could meet him!

Now for the questions from Ana:

Why did you make your blog?

I made my blog because I wanted to put out my opinions and thoughts. I take so much inspiration from others and I want to be able to do the same. I want a chance to show how I love fashion and beauty, as well as give out some knowledge and advice I have gained throughout the years. I want my opinions and thoughts to be heard.

Who do you admire (either from blogs or in life in general)?

I admire Michelle Phan, who is a beauty guru on YouTube. She started out with nothing and now she has made it so far to have her own makeup line. Many people think that she has changed a lot since her beginning days. But, to me, no matter what, you will change a bit if you have accomplished as much as she has. I admire her dedication and how she has become so successful, and I wish to be able to do the same.

Where have you always wanted to visit, fictional or real?

Ana, my answer is the same as yours! I really want to visit France too. I have since I was very little. I find the French culture very captivating and that is the reason why I took French throughout middle and high school, when all my friends took Spanish.

Why do you think you were nominated for Liebster?

I actually do not know. I hope it is because my blog is unique and special, and that people like to read what I have to say. I really hope that that is the case, and if it is, thank you it means so much.

What is your best success?

My best success is being able to get where I am today. I really work hard to not procrastinate too much and do my best in everything I do. I am a senior in high school, and because I worked hard, I will graduate knowing that I have done my best and that is something I am very proud of. If not, I wouldn't even be here today, having time to write my blog. I feel successful and proud that I am finally starting to do something that I have wanted to do for a long while, blogging.

Do you regret any choices you have made?

In my freshman year of high school, I was a shy introvert. I didn't really put myself out there to express my true self. I was always scared of what others might think. So, I was very quiet and I was often alone, with no friends. I regret wasting that whole entire year of school afraid of being who I am.

What is your favorite blog?

My favorite blog is Tanya Burr's.

What is your favorite part of blogging?

Definitely being able to share my thoughts and opinions, and knowing that someone out there is listening!

How do you enjoy a lazy day in?

I love to cozy up on the couch, with a pile of magazines by my side and my laptop open, while I watch some YouTube videos or read people's blogs.

Who is someone you can't live without?

My sister. She is my best friend in the entire world. I honestly cannot live a day without her. We are always talking, whether it be texting or in person. She is like my other half!

What is your favorite color?

I can't pick, my top 3 favorite colors are pink, purple and gold.

And I nominate the following bloggers to do this too

Musical Theatre Bae http://musicaltheatrebae.blogspot.com

Emaline http://emaline11.blogspot.com

Bethany Eales http://beebopallula.blogspot.com

Emily http://emsoyz.blogspot.com

Tam Loves Tea http://tamlovestea.blogspot.com

Willemijn van Rijn http://fashionfoodsarcasm.blogspot.com

Kate Atherton http://headabovethecrowds.blogspot.com/

Demi http://whatwewantx.blogspot.com/

Questions:

1) Coffee or tea?

2) If you were given a million bucks and given the option to have it now or later, which would you choose and why?

3) If you could spend a month living in any place you want and with one other person of your choice, where would it be and with who?

4) Name the last 5 songs you listened to

5) Which Disney character do you best relate to?

6) A train is leaving Point A at 1:00 pm at 60 mph, headed towards Point C. At Point B, a bus is leaving at 3:00 pm at 70 mph and headed towards Point C. All the passengers from both Points need to make it to the airport at Point C and catch a flight that leaves at 5:00 pm. What is your favorite memory from elementary school? Haha I got you guys there!!

7) What is one of your biggest pet peeves and why?

8) If you could only eat one food/dish for the rest of your life what would it be?

9) What is your dream job and why?

10) If you could have a lifetime supply of something, what would it be?

11) If you could have your own talk show, star in a hit TV show, or be in a movie of your life, which would it be?

Sorry this post became quite long. But thank you for reading! I hope you guys have a wonderful rest of the day!

Til next time,

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