5 Words: Week 25

            So here is today's 5 Words......

Lugubrious- Looking or sounding sad or dismal.

Bellicose- Demonstrating aggression and willingness to fight.

Yeoman- A man holding and cultivating a small landed estate; a freeholder.

Nihilism- 1.) The rejection of all religious and moral principles, often in the belief that life is meaningless.

                2.) Extreme skepticism, according to which nothing in the world has a real existence.

Gerrymandering-1.) manipulate the boundaries of (an electoral constituency) so as to favor one party or class.

                          2.) Achieve (a result) by such manipulation: "a total freedom to gerrymander the results the way they want".

  Before I go I just want to say thank you to everyone who has supported me over the past 9 months, thank you for your comments, and your kind words, if it weren't for you I would have given up.

 So that's all for this week, I hope you have a wonderful weekend.  

  XOXO,

     Lori

My Online High School Experience

      Today's post is about something I've never really talked about on here, but I decided today was the day to go for it and bring the subject up.  My big secret is that I don't go to public school, private school, or even a normal tradition high school, I attend  high school online, and I love every minute of it.

     In all my tuition was $777.00, that's for my entire four years of high school, it includes all of my books, free tutoring, and when i finish my program I will get a class ring. I go to high school through Ashworth College, my school is called James Madison High School. I started JMHS in August 2011, and because it was the beginning of the school year they has a discount for tuition.     

     Before I get any further I would like to point out that you can enroll in JMHS at any time of the year, I just included when I enrolled so you would know when to look out for the discount they have every year, at the start of a traditional school year.
       I enrolled in the College Prep program, and it is 24 courses divided into two parts, I'm hoping to graduate next year. If I do graduate next year then I will have graduated a year before my class in my hometown.
     The great thing about Ashworth College and JMHS is that they are flexible with tuition, I couldn't pay in full, so I made $40.00 a month payments and it was paid off in January.
     Some may question the quality of my education, but I don't mind answering their questions because I know how much my life has improved since I enrolled in this program. Ashworth College and JMHS are both Nationally and Regionally Accredited.
     If I hadn't decided to enroll in JMHS I would be attending one of the lowest scoring high schools in Kentucky, I will give them credit for raising their testing scores over the past few years, but by no means would I have gotten a quality education.  At the high school I was supposed to attend you can't take AP classes until your Junior year.
      By choosing JMHS I've taken my education into my own hands, it's all me, I'm the teacher, I go at my own pace, and I'm proud of that. I wouldn't recommend JMHS to everybody though because you do everything yourself, if you need to contact a teacher you can, but so far I haven't had to. I read through my lessons, study my notes, take quizzes, write essays, and take exams. Quizzes are computer graded but essays and some exams are teacher graded.
    I love that everything is online, I don't have to wait for textbooks to arrive, and I can start a new class as soon as I finish the one I was working on.  It really truly is amazing what you can do through this school. I've grown so much, and learned so much from this experience.
      I know I'm missing out on normal high school experiences, but I don't care. I'm just happy that when I graduate I can attend an actual ceremony they hold every year and I can walk across a stage to accept my diploma, that's all I want, and it will happen.
           If someone were to ask me if I would recommend Ashworth College or JMHS I would say yes immediately, because I know that it can change lives. It may not be right for everyone, you have to be focused and determined because there are no deadlines, and you don't have to finish a course by a certain date you could take 6 weeks, 6 months, or even a year to finish the class.

     Overall I love this school and I would never change my decision, if you want more info or have questions, either leave a comment below, or email me, I'd be happy to answer.
                    So that's all for today, I'll have my usual post up Friday.
                                               Stay Creative,
                                                                  Lori Ann
      

Blogger Related Questions

     This week I had planned on doing something major, but it didn't work out like I had wanted, so maybe next week. So since I wasn't able to post what I had planned I decided to take this from my draft box, I wrote it a few weeks ago to have in case I needed an emergency filler post.
        I decided last night to update my template, and I want your opinion on it. Basically I just want to know if you like it and if it's easier for you to read the page. Aside from changing my text color, and background color, I changed the page width. So let me know if it's too wide, if you liked it better before, or if it's just right.
      Next week I should be able to get up my original post, I'm just having trouble deciding how I want to schedule it. So for now here is my 5 Questions Related to Blogger
1.) How did you find out about Blogger?
- I think it was Google. But it's been so long I really can't remember.
2.) How did you come up with the name for your blog?
-I'm not really sure, it kinda just came to me. I had a name I wanted to call my blog but it was already taken, so I spent some time thinking and Lori's Creative Expressions just popped into my head so I went with it.
3.) How many times a day do you check Blogger?
-It really depends on the day. When I first started out I checked it every 10 minutes, but I'd say now on a normal day maybe once or twice a day. The first time I check is to make sure my scheduled post went up on time, and then I usually check it at the end of the day to see my views. I try not to check it too often because you get obsessed with it, and then you start focusing only on getting more views, and because of that your writing suffers.
4.) How long have you been blogging?
- I started this blog  in September 2012, but I had 2 blogs before that. My first blog was kinda silly, I only posted four times and it was just random stuff. My second blog was more like a personal diary, I went through a rough patch last year, and I used it as a coping mechanism. But I eventually realized it wasn't helping me, and in fact it was very unhealthy. And so now I have this blog, and I'm very happy with it.
5.) What do you think needs to improve on your blog?
- I think my writing could get much better, but I think everyone feels that way. I know I tend to over write, and over explain things and I really need to work on fixing that. I also want to write more reviews, and post more regularly.
     
     So that's all for today, I'll have my usual post up Friday. Stay Creative my lovelies.
                                                                                                 XOXO,
                                                                                                     Lori Ann
      Also contact me:  
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5 Words: Week 24

    So this week has been good, I got a lot of my school work done, and I got some things done that I had been putting off for a while.
      I also went to see the doctor Yesterday, and as usual she said my allergies were really bad. I had mentioned to you last week that I was going to ask about maybe starting allergy shots, so I asked my doctor and she said no. She said she didn't think I needed it, and she wouldn't recommend it as a treatment option for me.
     So for now I'm stuck with these allergies and I'm just going to have to deal with it. Aside from that I'll also be going on Monday for blood work and I'm hoping my Iron levels will be normal. Also if my cholesterol levels come back normal I can stop taking my medicine.
     Overall I'd say I had a pretty good week, and I'm hoping that continues into next week. But that's all for now, let's get to this weeks 5 Words......
 
   Mellifluous- Sweetly or smoothly flowing.
   Aggrandize-To cause to appear greatly.
   Pantheon- A circular temple at Rome with a fine Corinthian portico and a great domed roof.
   Occident- The countries lying West of Asia and the Turkish dominions.
   Sanguinary- Bloody.

     So that's all for this week, I hope you have a wonderful weekend.  Stay Creative my lovelies, I'll post again very very soon.

                                                                                                 XOXO,
                                                                                                     Lori Ann
      Also contact me:  
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                                   Twitter:   @LoriAnnBoyd

I'm 16 but I act 23 TAG

       So I found this TAG the other day, I thought it was interesting. I thought I would give it a go and here's the end result....

[] You know how to make a pot of coffee

[x] You keep track of dates using a calendar

[x] You own a credit/debit card

[] You know how to change the oil in a car

[x] You've done your own laundry

[x] You can cook for yourself

[x] You think politics is interesting

TOTAL SO FAR: 5

[] You show up for school late a lot

[x] You always carry a pen/pencil in your bag/purse/pocket

[x] You've never gotten a detention

[] You have forgotten your own birthday

[x] You like to take walks by yourself

[x] You know what credibility means, without looking it up

[x] You drink caffeine at least once a week

TOTAL SO FAR: 9

[x] You know how to do the dishes

[x] You can count to 10 in another language 

[x] When you say you're going to do something you do it

[x] You can mow the lawn

[x] You study even when you don't have to

[x] You have hand washed a car before

TOTAL SO FAR: 15

[x] You can spell experience, without looking it up

[] The people at Starbucks know you by name 

[] Your favorite kind of food is take out

[x] You can go to the store without getting something you don't need

[] You understand political jokes the first time they are said

[x] You can type pretty quickly

TOTAL SO FAR: 18

[x] Your only friends are from your place of employment (school counts).

[] You have been to a Tupperware party

[x] You have realized that practically no one will take you seriously unless you are over the age of 25 and have a job.

[x] You have more bills than you can pay.

[] You have been to the beach

[x] You use the internet every day

[] You have traveled overseas for more than 5 times.

[] You make your bed in the morning

[x] You realized people of the opposite sex might just make better friends

TOTAL: 23

Okay so there's mine, now I TAG all of you, so get to moving, and when you post you'res leave a comment below with the link. I look forward to seeing how old you act. So that's all for today, I'll have my usual post up Friday.  Stay Creative my lovelies, I'll post again very very soon.

                                                                                                 XOXO,
                                                                                                     Lori Ann
      Also contact me:  
                                  E-mail:      loriboyd15@gmail.com
                                   Twitter:  @LoriAnnBoyd

17 Random Questions Tag

   Today I was reading Bluebells & Owls and decided to do her Tag of 17 Random Questions. She always tags everyone so I will do the same to you. I do believe this is my first tag so let's get started.

1.) How did you get your Blogger username?
- I'm not really sure, it kinda just came to me. I had a name I wanted to call my blog but it was already taken, so I spent some time thinking and Lori's Creative Expressions just popped into my head so I went with it.

2.) If you could change your name to anything, what would it be and why?
- If I could change my name it would Stephanie Nicole. I would choose this name because it's what my mom wanted to call me, but my dad named me while she was in recovery from a c-section.  But I don't think I ever would change my name because I'm just so used to Lori, it's simple.

3.) If you could go back in time and give your younger self advice, what would it be and why?
- I guess I would tell myself to not be so afraid of screwing up and to just be myself. I spent a lot of my younger years trying to fit in with other people, and it just wasn't me. Because of that I lost myself and I'm just now starting to really discover who I am.

4.) How old were you when you first learned to blow a bubblegum bubble?
- I'm not really sure I guess I'll go with age 6.

5.) What did you want to be when you were little?
- I always wanted to be a singer.

6.) What do you order at Starbucks?
- I don't know,  I've never been to Starbucks.

7.) What's the hardest you ever laughed?
- I guess that would be the time I laughed so hard I squirted chocolate milk out of my nose, I've also done that with Dr. Pepper before. My family loves to make jokes or do something stupid when I take a drink and it really hurts.

8.) If you could play any musical instrument, which would it be and why? 
- I've always wanted to learn to play guitar, it's actually on my bucket list of things I want to do before I die. I've also recently got interested in piano/keyboards, I love the sound and would love to learn to play someday. But that will have to wait till I move and have room for one.

9.) What's your favorite thing to do when your upset?
- I put on my headphones and blast music. It usually starts with angry music then I'll listen to depressing music. I also like to read, it helps me relax and de-stress. And of course everyone eats chocolate, it makes everything better.

10.) What's your favorite movie?
- I love Drop Dead Fred, Bubble Boy, and Titanic.

11.) What's one food you cannot live without?
- Chocolate. Pickles. Pizza. Pasta. But mainly chocolate.

12.) What's your favorite dessert?
- Every year before Christmas me and my mom make homemade desserts. Homemade Reese Bars, peanut butter balls. And my uncle introduced me to a new dessert last year, I'll make it sometime and share it with you.

13.) Favorite Pizza Topping?
-Pepperoni.

14.) Would you rather have the superpower to read minds, or the superpower to be invisible?
- I would love to read minds because I would know what everyone was thinking and I would know their deepest darkest secrets.

15.) What did you do for your last birthday?
- My Birthday was in March and I slept the entire day and ate chocolate cake.

16.) If you had one personal "selfish" wish, what would it be and why?
- I would want to be a singer in a band so I could travel the world, and share my songs with other people.

17.) If you were a Pokemon what would you be called? What would you look like?
- I don't know I don't even remember how to play Pokemon, I was really into it when I was about 8, but since then I've changed a lot and don't remember anything about it.

    That's it for today, I hope you enjoyed this post. Please leave a link to your blog below and be sure to tag everyone you know.


                                                                                Stay Creative,
                                                                                               Lori Ann
     

Good Deals: Charlotte Russe Edition

        Okay so I had a brilliant idea today, instead of showing good deals from multiple sites why not just one. Today I decided to do Charlotte Russe, I recently discovered her clothes, I knew about her line, but I always thought it would be out of my budget. Well surprise to me it wasn't, it was actually a lot cheaper than most places I buy clothes from.
    Floral Skull Print Hi-Low Dress-  $32.99 (Link)
- When I first saw this dress I fell in love, I don't know what it is about it, but I just love it and I think it is gorgeous. The only thing I don't like is that the back is so long, so I think I would probably have it shortened just a little, but other than that it's perfect.
     Cropped Military Lapel Blazer-  $36.99  (Link)
- I love the look of this blazer, I love the cropped look. However I don't like the fact that it's only offered in Cobalt Blue. I would love to order this but it just wouldn't look right with my skin, but this would be perfect for someone with a darker skin tone.
    Draped Open-Front Cover-Up- $9.99  $7.50     (Link)
- I don't know about you but I love cardigans and cover-ups, so I was especially excited when I seen how many they had on their website. And then I saw the price tag, currently on sale for only $7.50. I immediately added multiple different styles to my wishlist, and I plan on buying some next week. This particular cover-up is available in 5 different colors. But before deciding on this one I would recommend you look at the other different styles they have so you make sure you buy the right one for you.
     Studded Cold Shoulder French Terry Top- $19.99 $15.00  (Link)
- Again here is another item currently on sale. It is available in 2 colors, and I think would be perfect for a chilly Summer night or a nice Spring day. I've always loved cold shoulder tops, I don't know why, I guess because I get to show off my shoulders without having to show my arms.
    Matte Black Liquid Leggings-  $14.99 (Link)
-  So at the moment I'm kinda loving leather, whether it be leather boots, leggings, or leather jackets, I'm all about the leather. I've been looking for some leather leggings but hadn't been able to decide what to buy. I was going to buy some from Topshop, but I decided I wanted to buy a cheaper pair first, and see if I like the way they feel before spending more money on a better quality pair.
 
    So that's all for today, I hope you enjoyed this. Let me know in the comments if you prefer me doing one site at a time or if you prefer me showing products from multiple sites.
     Stay Creative my lovelies, I'll post again very very soon.
                                                                                                 XOXO,
                                                                                                     Lori Ann
      Also contact me:  
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Questionnaire #2

      When trying to decide what to write about today I thought about things I'd done in the past. And then I decided why not do another questionnaire like I did a few months ago.
     If you weren't reading my blog back then here's the LINK , and basically I just answered 10 questions. It was fun to do, but at times very challenging, so I'm looking forward to doing today's post.
 1.) What is a nickname only people close to you call you?
-My nickname is really embarrassing and I really don't know why they call it but they call me Pookie. They only do it do annoy me now, but apparently when I was younger they called me that all the time. I on the other hand refuse to even try to remember them calling me that. Haha, other than that the only nickname I have is Lori Ann, which is what I'm called when I'm in trouble.
 2.) What is a song you secretly love to blast and belt when you're alone?
- Wow this is actually a hard one. I listen to so many different types of music it's insane. I don't really sing along to music very often, but when I do it's normally Demi Lovato, or Miranda Lambert. As for music that I like to blast, here recently I've been unplugging my headphones when I'm home alone, and playing Daughtry and Demi Lovato. I'll also play music on my iPhone, my favorite song on there to blast is the Live version of Def Leppard Pour Some Sugar on Me, and Esthero Never Gonna Let You Go.
3.) What's some of your nervous habits?
- When I'm nervous I tend to bite my lips. A LOT. I also play with my hair, and pick the nail polish off my finger nails.
4.) What's the drink you order most at Starbucks?
- Well I've never had a Starbucks coffee. The nearest Starbucks to me is over an hour away. However we do have a small area in our local clinic that sells Starbucks coffee, I'm just not sure what to order, and don't want to waste my money. Feel free to make a suggestion, I know I like French Vanilla coffee if that helps.
5.) What's a beauty rule you preach, but never actually practice?
- Hmmm, I guess that would be to wash your face twice a day. I only wash at night, but that's how I've always done it, if I feel oily during the day I just use a Simple Face Wipes, they recently released some here in the US for balancing oil.
6.) What was your favorite toy as a child?
- When I was growing up I loved Barbies, I had a big box full of them, and would play with them all day everyday.
7.) Do you have any phobias?
- I'm scared of spiders,and of course snakes, really any type of bugs. And I'm also a germaphobe.
8.) What side do you sleep on?
- I fall asleep on my right side and never know what side I'm gonna wake up on. I'm a heavy sleeper, but also a light sleeper at the same time. I can wake up easily, and I get woken up easily. But when I'm asleep I never dream, and never know I've moved or lost a pillow or blanket. This is the reason why I tend to have neck and back problems.
9.)Time to sleep what are you wearing?
- I'm literally laying in bed wearing a pair of old holy Capri's I've had since Elementary school and a spaghetti strap shirt. Other times I'll wear a pair of long workout pant like from Danskin, just because they feel comfortable.
10.) When were you born?
- I was born on March 13, 1997. I was 6 weeks early, and my mom nearly lost me several times while pregnant.
     Okay so that's all for today. I got most of these questions from a tag I've seen going around it's called the Weird Questions TAG, but I didn't really want to do a tag. And I also didn't really know what to put for some of them so instead I just used them for this questionnaire.
   Stay Creative my lovelies, I'll post again very very soon.
                                                                                                 xoxo,
                                                                                                     Lori Ann
      Also contact me:  
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                                   Twitter:   @LoriAnnBoyd

5 Words: Week 10

  It's Friday, and you know what that means it's time for 5 Words.  Here you go....

Concave- Having an outline or surface that curves inward like the interior of a circle or sphere.
Confucianism- A system of philosophical and ethical teachings founded by Confucius and developed by Mencius.
Fervent- Having or displaying a passionate intensity.
Irrevocable- Not able to be changed, reversed, or recovered; final.
Xeriscape- A style of landscape  design requiring little or no irrigation or other maintenance,  used in arid areas.


Well that's all for this week, Stay Creative my lovelies, I'll post again very very soon.
                                                                                                 xoxo,
                                                                                                     Lori Ann
      Also contact me:  
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                                   Twitter:   @LoriAnnBoyd

Words: Week 9

 It's Friday, and you know what that means it's time for 5 Words. And luckily for both you and me there's no long introduction this week. Here you go....

Substrate-
1.) A substance or layer that underlies something, or on which some process occurs, in particular.
2.) The surface or material on or from which and organism lives, grows, or obtains its nourishment.
Arete- A sharp narrow ridge found in rugged mountains.
Grandee- 
1.) A Spanish or Portuguese nobleman of high rank.
2.)A person of high rank or  eminence.
Erroneous- Wrong; incorrect.
Blight- A plant disease, esp. one cause by fungi such as mildews, rusts, and smuts.


    Well that's all for this week, Stay Creative my lovelies, I'll post again very very soon.
                                                                                                 xoxo,
                                                                                                     Lori Ann
      Also contact me:  
                                  E-mail:      loriboyd15@gmail.com
                                   Twitter:   @LoriAnnBoyd

Weight Loss Monday's: Week 5 Start Over

   Okay so I decided after last week's high blood pressure incident, that it's time to get back on track. I've been off my diet for about a month now, and I've gained about 15 pounds. Yes 15 pounds, and I'm not happy about it at all.
     So my plan of action is to get my gym membership back on Friday and start going back to a real gym. My equipment at home isn't cutting it, I need the extra equipment that I can get in a real gym. I've downloaded some new music and so I'm gonna have some upbeat music to listen to.
     I also got a new pair of workout pants because my other pair started to get holes in them, and to go with them is another new pair of tennis shoes. So I can no longer use the excuse I don't have any shoes, because my nana bought me a pair for Christmas and my mom got me a new pair 2 weeks ago.
     I will not be buying anymore snacks, no chips, and no sweets. I'm cutting back, less food more exercise.  I'm starting over, I made a lot of progress last year, I want to match the progress I made then (45 Pounds). I will lose this weight and get off any and all unnecessary medications.
    This week I will begin a new life, it's a new year and it's time for me to make changes. It's time to get back on my diet, and it's time for me to buckle down and do my schoolwork, if I don't I'll never graduate.
   I hope your with me on this, I need the encouragement. I'll try to start tweeting more about stuff related to my blog, so make sure you follow me. And I hope you all know you can e-mail me anytime, my sleep schedule varies so 'll most likely be awake when you do.
  Well that's all for this week, Stay Creative my lovelies, I'll post again very very soon. At the end of this post I'm gonna attach my new favorite song, that I'm obsessed with and can't stop playing.
                                                                                                 xoxo,
                                                                                                     Lori Ann
      Also contact me:  
                                  E-mail:      loriboyd15@gmail.com
                                   Twitter:   @LoriAnnBoyd

                                          Demi Lovato- Heart Attack

5 Words: Week 7

   It's Friday, and I hope you all have a good weekend I know I will, I have family coming to visit from Florida.
   So I hope you all get to have some fun too. Here's this weeks 5 Words.....

Laggard- Someone who takes more time than necessary time; someone who lags around.
Opprobrium-  Disgrace arising from exceedingly from shameful conduct; ignominy.
Ossicle-  A small bone, especially one of the three bones of the middle ear.
Bauble- A small, showy ornament of little value; a trinket.
Nevermore- At no future time; never again : "I order you gone, nevermore to return".


     I hope you all have a lovely weekend I know I will my cousin is coming to visit this weekend, I haven't seen him in about 5 years. He is actually only a day younger than me. I was born March 13 and he was born March 14, so we both have less than a month till we can drive. I'm really happy and excited, the fact that I'm even alive to see my 16th birthday is  miracle.
    Well that's it for this week, I'm so happy to be back on schedule, and I hope I can stay that way. The real test is yet to come.  Stay Creative my lovelies, I'll post again very very soon.
                                                                                                 xoxo,
                                                                                                     Lori Ann
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5 Words: Week 6

    Well it's that time of week again, time for 5 Words, and another excuse for not posting. Ugh, I don't know what's going on. Here we go...
    Simple explanation being Wednesday my mom got her income taxes and we went shopping and didn't get home till 8pm, and then yesterday was the same. But Yesterday we also had to take my cousin to the doctor, and I had to help my mom hold her down so they could get a chest X-Ray.
   So if it hadn't been for that I may have been able to post, but we spent 3 hours at the doctors office and so I didn't get to.
    However the good thing that comes out of this is the fact that I got some new things to try out and review. I also finally got my iPhone 4 ahhh, I've missed having an iPhone so much. So now that I have that I'll be able to post photos more often with my posts.
    Anyway here's today's post, I hope you like it....

Permalink- Is a URL that that points to a specific blog or forum entry after it has passed from the front page to the archives.
Bleat-  (Of a sheep, goat, or calf) Make a characteristic wavering cry: the lamb was bleating weakly".
Steward- A person who takes care of passengers on a ship, aircraft,  or train and brings them meals
Chummy- (Used informally) Associated on close terms.
Profligate-  A profligate person; a wastrel.

So that's all for this week be sure to tune in next week, I promise there will be more than 2 posts next week. And I swear I did already have Yesterday's post started there just wan't enough time to finish and publish it. I'm sorry,  know you're all probably getting sick of my excuses, but I'm trying.
Stay Creative my lovelies, I'll post again very soon.
                                                                                    xoxo,
                                                                                         Lori Ann
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P.S. I just wanted to let you know I bought some of the New Mucinex Sinus and Cold medication, and let me just tell you it works wonders, so next time you're sick go buy some. It's really helped the past two days, I'll be sure to let you know whether or not those results continue.
P.P.S. I also wanted you to know I'm posting this at 12:30 am that way I don't forget because I know I have to pay bills and return a few things to the store.
P.P.P.S If any of you have used the Airborne  vitamin supplement packs please let me know below what your experience was with it. I bought some, and last night after taking it I got really dizzy, so I didn't know if anyone else had experienced this or not. But let me know.

Update

   Well it's been more than a week since I last wrote, I thought I would be able to write last week, but I couldn't it was too soon.  So this week is the week I will get back to writing.

    So I'm still sick, mainly just sinus pressure, and a sore throat. I've finished my antibiotic, and haven't had to take anything else yet. However due to the sinus pressure, I'm still having awful headaches, and dizzy spells.

    But I'm sitting up in bed supported by pillows, and I'm ready to write, and to work. I'm definitely posting tomorrow, or maybe Wednesday, I'm only doing three posts this week because I want to ease back into working, and not get carried away, which I tend to do often.

     Since I don't really have anything of substance to tell you I thought I would share a song with you, it's my uncle, so I'm kinda biased in my opinion, but he's amazing. And I thought you may want to hear it, he wrote it and it's a live recording that one of his friends posted. So please listen to it, I know he would appreciate it, and share it with your friends.

   
 

   So that's all for today, I think I'll most likely post on Wednesday, but I may change my mind and post tomorrow instead. Stay Creative my lovelies, I'll post again very soon.

              xoxo,

                  Lori 

5 Words: Week 4

  It's Friday, and you Know what that means. It's time for my weekly series, 5 Words, enjoy.

     Commuovere- To stir, to touch, to move to tears.
     Iconoclastic-
         1.) One who attacks and seeks to overthrow traditional or popular ideas or institutions.
         2.) One who destroys sacred religious images.
       Apportionment-
         1.)  The act or result of apportioning something.
         2.)  The determination of the proportional number of members each US state sends to the House of Representatives, based on population figures.
      Mirador- A turret or a tower attached to a building and providing and extensive view.
      Expropriation-
             1.) To deprive of possession.
             2.)To transfer (another's property) to oneself.

That's all for this week remember to be on the look out next week's post. Stay Creative my lovelies, I'll post again very soon.

                                                                                    xoxo,
                                                                                         Lori Ann
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Should I change?

     Today I started thinking about changing over to WordPress, after all it's all anyone in the blogging community can talk about. I started weighing my options, and to be honest I'm not really sure what I want to do.
     But first I want to apologize for not bogging much this week. Like I said in Monday's blog, I'm sick, and not getting any better, I've been sleeping pretty much all day everyday, and I've actually gotten worse.
     Anyway I think the biggest thing keeping me from switching is that I've used Blogger for so long, I know I've only had this blog since September, but I had another blog that I had blogged on for a while, before starting this one. I guess it's like a sentimental thing, you get used to something and don't want to let it go.
      Other than that, I really don't like the way WordPress is set up. I like how with Blogger on the side you have archives, every WordPress blog I've read never has that. So I don't know if it's not available in the setup, or if people just choose not to use them.
      For now I think I'm gonna stay with Blogger, but who knows a few years from now I may decide to make the switch. Let me know what you think I should do. I don't really know much about WordPress and what is has to offer so maybe you could try to persuade me into switching now rather than later.
   But personally I feel like right now I'm at a place where I feel good about my writing. Especially here recently I've seen a huge increase in traffic to my blog, so I don't know what I'm doing but whatever it is must be pretty good. Stay Creative my lovelies, I'll post again very very soon.
                                                                                                 xoxo,
                                                                                                     Lori Ann
      Contact me:  
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P.S. I had originally planned on posting my two reviews this week but since I've been sick that has screwed up my schedule, and so my two nail polish reviews will be posted next week. I actually might put one up in place of my Weight Loss Monday's since I've been sick I haven't really done anything to write about, especially the last 24 hours have been rough. So I see no point in wasting your time with a pointless post that informs you of nothing.

Weight Loss Monday's: Week 4

    So today I'm gonna try not to waste your time, I've lost no weight. It's very disappointing  but not really surprising. I knew I hadn't lost any weight, honestly I've actually probably gained weight, it sucks but I just have to move forward.
    On the bright side I did do a little bit more exercising this week than last week, and thankfully I didn't over do it, so I wasn't in pain.
   I think the real reason behind my not losing any weight over the past two weeks is because I've been really sick. I can't breath, and so I've just been trying to sleep it off. But apparently sleeping isn't helping, I finished my antibiotic this morning, but so far I haven't been able to tell a difference, I don't think it's helped at all.
    So I guess I'll probably be going back to the doctor Wednesday, she wont be there tomorrow so I don't what to do.
    Well that's all for today, if you have any suggestions as to how I can get rid of this congestion please let me know in the comments, I'm open to any and all ideas. Stay Creative my lovelies, I'll post again very very soon.
                                                                                                 xoxo,
                                                                                                     Lori Ann
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Questionnaire #1

   So for today's post i thought I would do a little questionnaire  I've never really done something like this and I thought maybe it would help you get to know me better. Here we go....
1.) When are you the happiest?
         I'm the happiest when I feel like I've accomplished something. And also when I get to spend time with family members who I rarely see.    
2.) If you could change 3 things about yourself what would it be?
      One my feet I'm a 11/12 so it's hard to find shoes that fit. Two my teeth, I have a gap and I've always been really insecure about it. Three, my weight, which I'm currently working on, and I hope to be happy with myself by the end of the year.
3.) What made you start blogging?
       Honestly I have another blog that I started back in April, and I loved blogging, but I lost my way, so then I started this blog, and I guess things finally got to the point where I was actually able to do it, I was no longer scared. Unfortunately I decided today that I'm going to retire my other blog because I'm no longer in the same head space as when I first started it. I'm no longer depressed, and I'm inspired to actually work hard, and I think it's showing.
4.) What is your biggest fear?
     Simply put failure. I'm scared to fail and that's why I've failed with other projects in the past, but I'm at a point in my life where I've realized that I have to do the work and I need to stop hiding behind the fear, or else I'll never reach the goals I want to reach.
5.) What are you addicted to?
      Obviously chocolate, every woman loves her chocolate.
6.)Night in or night out?
    Night in. Curled up in bed with hot chocolate and a good book, with piano music playing in the background.
7.)What will make you happy?
     I will be happy with myself when I graduate from high school, and decide where I'm going to college. I also have a few more things I want to accomplish that I think will make me happy. But honestly overall, I just want to get my education, get married, and have kids, that is my life plan. But I know life will take me wherever it wants to, and I'm just along for the ride
8.)If you could eat one food for the rest of your life what would it be?
     That would be a tie between pickles and pizza, my two favorite foods and I could eat them everyday. But I suppose I would pick pickles because they won't make me gain weight.
9.)What is your motto?
    My motto is to live in the moment and not regret the things we can't change. 
      I've spent many years trying to change things from my past, but you come to a point where you finally realize that your past is your past and you can't change it
10.)Who is your inspiration?
       My inspiration is Demi Lovato because she was at rock bottom and was able to get help and has since rebuilt her career. She has spoke put about her issues and helped save lives by sharing her story. And I feel like that's really rare because most people in Hollywood will come out and claim they had this disease or they've suffered with a certain issue, but they do nothing to raise awareness. I like the fact that since leaving treatment she has continued to raise awareness and stays involved in the campaigns she sponsors. 

 So there you go let me know what you think. And if you decide to do a questionnaire on your blog leave a link below so I can see. By the way I'm sorry I' posting so late today, I completely forgot, I was busy doing Algebra, I'm almost finished with my third lesson of the day, yay. Anyway  that's all for today. I thought that would be interesting to share. Stay Creative my lovelies, I'll post again soon.
                                                                                                 xoxo,
                                                                                                     Lori Ann
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13 Quotes I like to Live by...

    There are certain quotes I like to live by, I have a lot, but today I decided to share some of my favorites.

• Just think of the pain a smile can hide, you don't even know what is really behind it!
• I think it's very healthy to spend time alone. You need to know how to be alone and not be defined by another person. - Oscar Wilde 
• Whether you're a size 4 or 24, if you have a vagina you are a real woman.
• FEARLESS is getting back up and fighting for what you want over and over again... Even though every time you've tried before you've lost. -Taylor Swift
• The only person you should try to be better than is the person you were yesterday.
• I like my booty and thighs. I have curves. Get over it. -Demi Lovato
• I don't think there's going to be a day when I don't think about food or my body, but I'm living with it, and I wish I could tell young girls to find their safe place and stay with it. -Demi Lovato
• Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live it's whole life believing that it's stupid. -Albert Einstein
• Beware of the half truth.You may have gotten hold of the wrong half. 
• "Look at yourself from a child's perspective. It's about taking things at face value without preconceived notions. It keeps you grounded in reality rather than stuck in your head and thoughts."
• Inhale the good shit, Exhale the bad shit. Shit is shit you choose what to do with it, let it go, or cling to it. ( The first half is from Pinterest, but the second half I added).
• "Fashion is a form of ugliness so intolerable we have to alter it every six months." - Oscar Wilde
• Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools speak because they have to say something. -Plato

          My favorite quote is the last one on the list which is by Plato. I just discovered it yesterday, but I feel so connected to it, because it speaks the truth about my life. I choose not to talk unless I have something to say, and those around me speak just to hear themselves.
        Anyway  that's all for today. I thought that would be interesting to share. Stay Creative my lovelies, I'll post again soon.
                                                                                                 xoxo,
                                                                                                     Lori Ann
      Also contact me:  
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Weight Loss Monday's: Week 3

     Okay so today's post is actually going to be a big disappointment  for both me and for those of you who actually care.  I don't know if I have gained or lost any weight, but then again I haven't weighed myself in a week.
     Why? Well because I started a new medication for my cholesterol and I didn't want to change anything that way I would know whether or not I was reacting to the medication good or bad.
       So far everything is good, I'm not to happy about being on another medication, I had finally got to where I was down to only taking 4 medicines, but of course I have horrible luck. I had a little scare a few nights ago and thought I was having an allergic reaction but apparently it was a false alarm.
      BUT I have made one major accomplishment, I've managed to almost cut out chocolate. I know it's only been two days, but still I've ate barely any chocolate, which might not seem major but it is. I normally eat chocolate after every meal and in between meals, even during the night if I get up I will pop a piece of Dove chocolate into my mouth.
     I've also tried exercising, nothing major, because like I said I didn't want to chance things. But I did lift some light weights and did some squats. I'm hoping to get my gym membership back next month, I would do it now, but I know the gyms are filled up with people trying to fulfill their New Years Resolutions. So I'll wait till next month, the gym I go to is so small, but you get what you pay for, so I don't mind.

Week's Weight Lost This Week: 0 pounds
Total Weight Loss Since April 2012: 62 pounds

As you can tell this week has been disappointing, but I'm hoping next week will be better.

   So that's all for today I hope this inspire's you to stick to your diet, even though the only inspiring thing about this week is my chocolate situation. Let me know your thoughts in the comment's section. Stay Creative my lovelies, I'll post again very very soon.
                                                                                                 xoxo,
                                                                                                     Lori Ann
      Contact me:  
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                                   Twitter:   @LoriAnnBoyd