20 Little Facts About Me

Hello Lovelies!

It's been a while since I last did an about me post, so I thought it would be fun to do one today!

Here's 20 Little Facts About Me!

1. I can't sleep without a fan.

2. I can't swim.

3. I was born six weeks early and weighed nearly 7 pounds.

4. I'm a pro on crutches.

5.  I've never been to a concert.

6. I can't leave the house without my iPhone.

7. My bookcase is overflowing.

8. Due to #7 I've resorted to storing books in shoe boxes.

9. I own a ridiculous number of cardigans.

10. Pinterest is my guilty pleasure!

12.  I secretly watch Keeping up with the Kardashians! (I'm Sorry!)

13. No one in my family knows I have a blog.

14. None of my friends know about my blog.

15. I love pickles, I can eat an entire jar in one day!

16. I love history, it's my favorite subject in school!

17. Titanic is my favorite movie.

18. Winter is my favorite time of year, I love the snow!

19. I love the sound of rain and thunder.

20. I've never had Starbucks coffee!

I hope you enjoyed today's post, I'll be back tomorrow with my weekly Links to Love!
XoXo,
Lori

April Goals

Hello lovelies!

It's April! I have just under three months of high school left and so much to do, I have 10 classes left to finish, plus I'm still trying to decide what to do about college!

This month I'm hoping to get back on track with school, my health, and this blog! I can already tell that this month is going to be great! How do I know? Because I've already accomplished two things that I've been putting off for three years, and at the moment I feel like I'm on top of the world!

Here's the thing, I realized that I'm the only thing standing between myself and success, I'm 18 now, and it's time I start acting like it. So I did what I had to do, and I completed something that I had been terrified of doing, and I realize now how stupid that fear was. I completed the task in an hour, and I felt so much better afterwards!

So, my advice to y'all for the month of April is to do something you're scared of, or something that you've been putting off! Trust me, once you get it done and over with you're going to feel so much better!

Lose 4 Pounds.
I've started working out more and I really want to see some results this month. Four pounds isn't much, but it's a start.

Workout twice a week.
I've been working out twice a week for a month now, some weeks I do more, some weeks I don't. My plan for this month is to keep doing the 2x weekly workouts and I'm really hoping that I can get a gym member ship this month and then I can do more.

Start & Finish Spanish 2 Part 2.
I finished Part 1 pretty quickly, so I'm expecting to get this one done just as fast.

Start & Finish Vocabulary Studies Part 1 & Part 2.
I wanted to start this class last month, but I couldn't, so I'm starting it now, and it seems like it's going to be a pretty easy class.

Start & Try to Finish Algebra 2 Part 1.
Bleh, I'm not looking forward to this one, but my goal is to do it and get it done as quickly as possible.

Start College Prep US Gov. & Economics Part 1.
I'm pushing it with this one, I probably won't make it to this one this month, but I can try!

Spend More Time On Social Media.
The last two months I've been neglecting my blog and my social media, I didn't do it on purpose, but it happened, and I want to spend more time this month focusing on social media.

Try to get my drivers permit.
I'm actually going this morning to take the written test, so hopefully by the end of the day I'll be driving!

Design A New Blog Header.
It's time for a new blog header, I've been trying to decide on a new header since December, so this month I'm going to finally get it done!

Update About Me Page.
I haven't updated my About Me page in about a year, so it's definitely time to get that done.

Read five books.
I read four books last month, so this month I decided to aim for five!

Open my own bank account.
I have my own debit card and my name is on my moms bank account, but I really want to get my own bank account opened up and start saving some money.

Be employed by the end of the month.
I've put in a few applications already and I'm going to keep putting them until I find something, I really need to start saving some money.

Be Productive.

I have 14 goals this month, I really need to focus on managing my time so that I can make as much progress as I possibly can this month. I have so much to do, but if I manage my time and don't get distracted I can do it!

What are your goals for April? Let me know below!

XoXo,

Lori

I Confess...

Hello lovelies!
I hope your week is off to a great start, today I have for you six confessions! I got the idea for this post last fall, and I just never got around to posting it!

One

I confess that I'm loving this Winter weather and hating it all at the same time! I love the cold, but my hair is full of static and it's driving me crazy!

Two

I confess that I've been slacking off on my diet and it's making me sad and I'm starting to get anxious. So I have a shopping trip planned for Friday and that means buying healthy foods and healthy snacks! Any recommendations? In the meantime I'm focusing on watching what I'm eating and making better choices.

Three

I confess that I've been thinking of ways to motivate myself to lose weight and I think I've found the perfect motivation. I've decided that I want to lose 40 by the end of the summer so that I can get back into horseback riding! 

Four

I confess that I am super sad that Christmas is over, I want to go back in time to December!

Five

I confess that I'm scared I'm not going to get into any of the other colleges I've applied to, I didn't do as well as I was hoping to on the ACT and I don't think I'm going to get in to at least two of the five I've applied to.

Six
I confess that I actually started this blog post last fall and it's been sitting in my draft box and so I had to re-write pretty much the entire thing!

What are some of your confessions? Let me know below! Have a great day!

XoXo,

lori

25 Things About Your Blogger

Hello lovelies,
I hope you're having a great week so far, I decided today that I wanted to share 25 things about me! It's been a while since I've done one of these, and if you're new here you just might learn something new about me!

Let's get started!

1. I'm 5'7".

2. I HATE when people write 'Merica, it's not 'Merica, it's America. 

3. My biggest pet peeve is water bottle sweat.

4. I've never been to a concert.

5. I love Demi Lovato and Taylor Swift

6. My favorite time of year is Winter.

7. I can't wait till Once Upon A Time comes back from it's winter break I'm having withdrawals.

8. I own way to many cardigans!

9. I really need to clean out my closet.

10. I have severe test anxiety.

11. I'm a dog person.

12. I almost drowned once in the Holiday World water park.

13. I will never read all the books on my to-be-read list, there's too many.

14. I will continue adding books to my reading list, even though I may never read them.

15. I'm allergic to everything, except dogs.

16. I can go from listening to classical music to country music to metal in a matter of minutes.

17. My doctor says I drink too much water.

18. I have no filter and it gets me in trouble sometimes.

19. I'm allergic to cats.

20. I love history.

21. I HATE math.

22. I've never had Starbucks coffee!

23. I prefer Google Documents over Microsoft Word.

24. I have six Tumblr blogs.

25. I have two Pinterest accounts.

That's it for today! I hope you enjoyed learning 25 new things about me! What should I know about you? Let me know below!
XoXo,
Lori

99 Questions That Nobody Asks TAG

Hey lovelies, today I decided to try the "99 Questions That Nobody Asks TAG' that's been going around. I hope you enjoy it!

1. Do you sleep with your closet door open or closed?

Closed.

2. Do you take shampoo and conditioner bottles from hotels?

No, I have color treated hair that gets super tangled.

3. Do you sleep with your sheets tucked in or out?

Out! They have to be out.

4. Have you ever stolen a street sign?

No.

5. Do you use Post-It notes?

Yes all the time.

6. Do you cut out coupons but never use them?

Who doesn't.

7. Would rather be attacked by a bear or a swarm of bees?

A bear, I'd prefer a quick death.

8. Do you have freckles?

Yes, I'm covered in them.

9.Do you always smile for pictures?

I try to.

10. What is your biggest pet peeve?

Water bottle sweat, I can't stand it!

11. Do you ever count your steps when you walk?

No.

12. Have you ever peed in the woods?

Yes, when I was little we used to go out four-wheeler riding for hours without a bathroom nearby.

13. What about pooped in the woods?

Not that I can remember. Unless an outhouse in the woods counts.

14. Do you ever dance if there's no music?

15.Do you chew on your pens or pencils?

No.

16. How many people have you slept with this week?

None.

17. What size is your bed?

Full.

18. What is your song og the week?

All To Well by Taylor Swift.

19. Is it okay for guys to wear pink?

I don't care what guys wear as long as they're clean and don't smell.

20. Do you still watch cartoons?

Yes.

21.What's your least favorite movie?

I don't really watch movies often, I prefer TV shows.

22. Where would you bury hidden treasure if had some?

Not sure

23. What do you drink with dinner?

Water or milk.

24. What do you dip a chicken nugget in?

Ketchup!

25. What is your favorite food?

Pickles.

26.What movies could you watch over and over and still love?

Drop Dead Fred and Titanic.

27. Last person you kissed/kissed you?

My mom before she left for work.

28.Were you ever in boy/girl scout?

No.

29. Would you ever strip or pose nude in a magazine?

NO!

30. When was the last time you wrote a letter to someone on paper? 

September 2011.

31. Can you change the oil on a car?

No.

32. Ever gotten a speeding ticket?

Nope, I don't drive, I haven't got my learners permit yet.

33. Ever ran out of gas?

No.

34. Favorite kind of sandwich?

Peanut butter.

35. Best thing to eat for breakfast?

Donuts.

36. What is your usual bedtime?

3:00am.

37. Are you lazy?

Yes. But I'm also super productive. 

38. When you were a kid, what did you dress up as for Halloween?

A witch, a princess, and ghost.

39. What is your Chinese astrological sign?

The Ox.

40. How many languages can you speak?

English.

41. Do you have any magazine subscriptions?

No.

42. Which are better legos or lincoln logs?

Lincoln logs, they don't hurt as much if you step on them.

43. Are you stubborn?

Yes, very stubborn.

44. Who is better Leno or Letterman?

Letterman.

45.Ever watch soap operas?

Coronation Street. I used to watch One Life to Live before they cancelled it.

46. Are you afraid of heights?

No.

47. Do you sing in the car?

no.

48. Do you sing in the shower?

No.

49.Do you dance in the car?

No.

50. Ever used a gun?

Yes.

51. Last time you got a portrait taken by a photographer?

April 2011.

52. Do you think musicals are cheesy?

Yes.

53. Is Christmas stressful?

NO, it's the best time of the year!

54. Ever eat a pierogi?

I don't even know what that is.

55. Favorite type of fruit pie?

I don't eat fruit pie.

56. Occupations you wanted to be as a kid?

A singer, veterinarian, and journalist.

57. Do you believe in ghosts?

I'm not sure. Sometimes I do, and then other times I don't.

58.Ever have a Dejavu feeling?

All the time!

59.Take a vitamin daily?

Nope.

60. Wear slippers?

Never.

61. Wear a bathrobe?

Yes.

62. What do you wear to bed?

Yoga pants and a tank top.

63. First concert?

I've never been to a real concert.

64. Wal-Mart, Kmart, Target?

Walmart for food and necessities and Kmart for clothing sometimes.

65. Nike or Adidas?

Doesn't matter.

66. Cheetos or Fritos?

Chili Cheese Fritos.

67. Peanuts or Sunflower seeds?

Sunflower seeds.

68. Ever hear of the group Tres Bien?

Nope.

69. Ever take dance lessons?

No.

70. Is there a profession you picture your future spouse doing>

No.

71. Can you curl your tongue?

Yes.

72. Ever won a spelling bee?

Yes.

73. Have you ever cried because you were so happy?

I don't think so.

74. Own any record albums?

No.

75. Own a record player?

No.

76. Regularly burn incense?

Yes.

77. Ever been in love?

Nope and I'm perfectly happy with that.

78. Who would you like to see in concert?

Rascal Flatts, Demi Lovato, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Taylor Swift.

79. What was the last concert you saw?

Again, I've never been to a real concert.

80. Hot tea or cold tea?

Neither, I don't like tea.

81.Tea or coffee?

Coffee.

82. Sugar cookies or Snickerdoodles?

Snickerdoodles.

83. Can you swim well

I can't swim at all.

84. Can you hold your breath without holding your nose?

Yes.

85. Are you patient?

No, not at all.

86. DJ or band at a wedding?

DJ.

87. Ever won a contest?

I think so.

88. Ever have plastic surgery?

No.

89.Which are better black or green olives?

I like both.

90. Can you knit or crochet?

No, I used to be able to crochet though.

91.Best room for a fireplace?

Living room.

92. Do you want to get married?

Yes.

93. If married, how long have you been married?

I'm not married.

94. Who was your HS crush?

I'm an online student, so I guess my laptop.

95. Do your cry and throw a fit until you get your own way?

No, and even if I did, I wouldn't get what I wanted.

96. Do you have kids?

No.

97. Do you want kids? 

Yes, I want a house full of kids.

98. Whats your favorite color?

Black.

99. Do you miss anyone right now?

Yes.

I'm gonna try to get back into my normal blogging schedule next week, but for today that's all, I'll try to post tomorrow, but I'm not making any promises!

XoXo,

Lori

TAG: What's On My iPhone?

   Hey y'all, so here recently I've seen a lot of people doing this 'What's On My iPhone' TAG, and I really wanted to do one for my blog too.
    I have the iPhone 4, I got it about a year ago, and I can upgrade later this year if I want to, and I think I'm gonna get the 4s. There's nothing really wrong with mine, I just need more storage cause I accidentally bought the 8GB, and didn't realize it till my storage was full.
    But for now it's fine, after I updated to ios7 I lost everything, so I don't have as much on it as I use to, but that's a good thing.
 

       So here's my lockscreen, it just a standard default photo.

Now for the main page. On this page, I have six app folders, my calender, photos, camera, settings, iTunes store, App Store, Twitter, Facebook, and Safari.

In the first app folder

In the second app folder

In the third app folder

In the fourth app folder

In the fifth app folder

In the sixth app folder

bSafe is definitely an app I recommend all women in college, or who work at night to get.


      Well that's all for today, I hope you enjoyed getting to know a little bit about me. Let me know what you think below, and don't forget to follow if you want to see more.
                                                                                 XOXO,
                                                                                      Lori Ann

This Year!

     I wasn't planning this post, but I found these cute pictures on Pinterest so I had to share them. I feel like they represent where I am in my life, and how I feel about the new year.

  This year, is my year, I'm going to make it the best I possibly can, and I'm shooting for the stars. I will graduate this year, I will lose weight, I will find a job, AND I will be Happy!

         Last year wasn't the best for me, but towards the end of the year my life turned around. I feel like a new person, and I'm starting to get passionate about the things I used to love again.
        This year I want to be my year, and it will be my year. I'm going to work hard to achieve everything I've been putting off, and I'm going to have a smile on my face even when it hurts.

 

A bad habit I'm going to break:

    My internet addiction, it's bad.

A new skill I'm going to learn: 

   I would love to get a HD camera and actually learn to use it. I also need to learn time management.

A person I hope to be more like:

    I wanna be more like, Taylor Swift. I wanna be more like her because of all the charity work she does, and she never blabs about it to the media. Also she gets a lot of hate, but she never responds to it, she ignores it and rises above it. 

(FYI 6 boyfriends in 8 years is not a lot, I know some people who have 20 boyfriends/girlfriend in a year!)

A good deed I'm going to do:

   I would love to donate to charity this year, whether it be time or money.

A place I'd like to visit:

    I'm planning on going back to Nashville to visit colleges and universities, I'm really happy about it too, cause Nashville is one of my favorite places in the world.

A book I'd like to read:

      Staying Strong: 365 Days a Year by Demi Lovato. I've read a few pages on the internet, and I feel like this is the perfect book for those days when you need a little inspiration and motivation.

A letter I'm going to write:

   Not sure, I'll have to think about this one.

A new food I'd like to try:

    Anything on my Pinterest food board.

I'm going to do better at:

    Time management.

    That's all for today, let me know below what you think. Is this the year you turn your life around? Are you planning on making this your year?
                                                        Stay Creative,
                                                                          Lori Ann



P.S. I did a Google Image search for both pictures, but I couldn't find who the owner is, all that came up was a bunch of Pinterest boards, and the only links led to other bloggers saying they found it on Pinterest.

Shows I'm Looking Forward To Watching This Winter

    Last fall I gave you an idea of what I would be watching as all the new and old shows premiered, so I thought I would do that again for all the Winter premieres.
    So here are the six shows I'm looking forward to watching this Winter.....


1.  Pretty Little Liars
   -Returns ABC Family Tuesday, January 7, 2014

2.   Switched at Birth
   - Returns to ABC Family Monday January 13, 2014

3.   Twisted
    - Season premiere right after Pretty Little Liars

4.   The Fosters
   - Season premiere right after Switched at Birth

5.     Downton Abbey
    - Returns to PBS on January 6, 2014

6.     Suburgatory
     - Returns to ABC on January 15


     That's it for today, I'll post again tomorrow, so be sure to check back in then.
                                               Stay Creative,
                                                                 Lori Ann
     

Weight Loss Monday's Week 45

     Happy Monday! I ope your week is off to a great start, and hopefully you get to take a little bit of time to relax this week.
     I'm hoping that if my mom can find the time hopefully today I can go take my test to get my drivers permit, I've been trying to get her to take me since my birthday in March, but she's been too busy with work, so I MADE her give me the $20 on Friday and I TOLD her we WERE going this week to do it. I'm just hoping she actually listened to me.

     So for now here's what happened last week.....

Diet: My diet has been pretty good this week, I've stayed under my calorie goal (1200 calories) everyday.
Exercise: I've really slacked off on my exercise this week, I'm disappointed, but I'm definitely getting back on track this week.

   For the biggest part the main reason I didn't really exercise last week is because I was sick all week, my stomach was really upset from the weekend before when we were stuck in the hotel, with very little food option.
     Another reason is because I was really stressed this week, and I needed a break. I kinda had a little breakdown, Thursday I had a severe Anxiety/Panic attack, and so I've been trying to slow down since then, and just relax. It really scared me,because it had been a while since my last Anxiety/Panic attack and I wasn't prepared for it at all.

    So did I lose any weight?

Weight Lost this Week:     2 Pounds
Total Weight Loss:           16 pounds

    I was shocked when I stepped on the scale and saw that I had lost two pounds, it really suprised me, and I wasn't expecting it.

     That's all for today, I'll be posting one of my Polyvore creations tomorrow and again on Wednesday, so don't forget to check back for that.
                                                          Stay Creative,
                                                                         Lori Ann

Making Changes

      On Thursday I posted about wanting to change the name of my blog, but after receiving feedback from readers and bloggers, I decided not to. For now anyway.
      I may decide to change it in a few weeks, who knows, but for now I think I'll leave it alone.

    So I didn't change that, but I did change something else. Do you know what it is???

   I decided to get rid of my Bucket List Page, and instead I replaced it with an 18 by 18 Page. I made this decision because with the bucket list there's a lot of stuff on there I can't do till I'm over 18, so in the year I've had that page I only accomplished one thing.
     I made sure that everything on my 18x18 page was something I could do even though I'm a minor.

   Something else I've changed recently is adding a contact me page. I use t have my e-mail and twitter at the bottom of every post, but I decided to get rid of it, that way it would be easier to find.

    A few days ago I asked some people in a writers group I'm in to give me some advice on my blog, I want to thank Rebekah and Alice for their advice. If your reading this you have no idea how much your advice helped.
    Before I made that post I was terrified of anything to do with coding or even attempting to work with HTML, but I faced my fear, and I've been trying to work on it. I want to learn more, and maybe someday I'll be able to actually make a header, but until then I'm satisfied with what I have done.

     At this time yesterday I wouldn't have been able to make that photo appear to save my life, but I did, and it's so freaking COOL! Sorry but I'm really excited and had to show off my new skills!

   So that's all for today, come back tomorrow for my third Christmas Music Playlist. By the way before I go, I just realized that I've written everyday this week, that's the first time I've ever done that.
                                                        Stay Creative,
                                                                       Lori Ann

Holiday Party Dresses

    Today I decided I wanted to do a fashion post because I haven't done one in a long time. So I decided since there's going to be a lot of Holiday related parties coming up this month I would make it Holiday-inspired.

    Even though I am only 16 I tend to prefer dressing more conservatively, and I like to keep it classy. There's nothing wrong with showing a little boobs or legs but I don't think you need to do it every day or for every party.

   I'm very blessed to have big boobs and a big butt, but I feel if I'm showing off my boobs then I need to wear a flowy skirt to hide my butt, or viceversa. 

   Most of these dresses will keep you covered up, I didn't plan it that way, I just picked what I liked. And unfortunately all of them except the last one are over $100, and I tried to find cheaper options, but these really were my favorites, and Nordstrom is my favorite store.

Taylor Dresses MetallicJacquard Fit & Flare Dress  $138
   Available at Nordstrom, ( Here )

Vince Camuto Knot Front Sequin Mesh Dress $148.00

     Available at Nordstrom  ( HERE )

Taylor Dresses Side Drape Jersey Sheath Dress $118
    Availble at Nordstrom  ( HERE )

     If you wanna show off your curves and also guarantee no wardrobe malfunctions or body parts slipping out then this is the dress for you. And even better is that you could wear this dress year round, dress it up or dress it down.

Maggy London Mix Print Ponte Knit Sheath Dress $118
      Available at Nordstrom ( HERE )

   This dress would be perfect for. Holiday office party, and it looks so festive. 

dee elle Textured Metallic Skater Dress $48.00
       Available at Nordstrom ( HERE )

    Low budget shopper? I didn't forget you this dress is in the Juniors section, but as long as you get the right size it should fit.

   That's all for today, I hope you enjoyed it, and if you want more posts like this let me know.

                                                                       Stay Creative,

                                                                                                    Lori Ann

                                                           

Happy Thanksgiving!

   Today,  in the USA is Thanksgiving Day, and because of that, and the fact that most of my readers are from the USA I didn't wanna put up a lot of posts this week. I know a lot of people are traveling,  and I don't wanna put out a lot of posts for you all to have to catch up on later, I want everyone to just  be able to spend time with their families, and relax.
      I wasn't really sure what I wanted to do for this post, so I think I'm just gonna do 5 things I'm thankful for this year. So here we go...

1. My family
    I have a huge family, and most people in my family don't support me and are never there when I need them. But there are about 4 people I know of who would be there, and who really do love me and support me, and I'm thankful to have them in my life.

2. My health
      Over the years I've had issues with my health, but at the moment things are really starting to look up for me, and I'm not having any problems. I still have a long road to go before I can actually say I'm healthy, and that I'm 100% okay, but I'm working on it.

3. Education
       I'm so lucky that I live in a country where I'm allowed to get an education, and where I don't have to worry about someone taking that away from me.

4. A home
       This month has been full of tragedies, abroad and here at home. There was a tornado just 5 miles from where I live, and there were homes destroyed, and lives lost. It could have been me, but it wasn't and I can't imagine what those families are going through right now.

5. Our Troops
        I'm thankful for our troops, they put their lives at risk everyday, and they never ask for anything in return. My heart is with them this Holiday season because they aren't able to be with their families.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!

So that is all for today, I'll have my normal post up tomorrow,  so be sure to check back for that. Stay Creative, I'll post again very very soon.

                                        XOXO,

                                              Lori Ann

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The Autumn Tag!

    Here recently I've been seeing this Tag around on A LOT of blogs, so I decided to do it myself. Some of the blogs have 9 questions, and others have 10, I decided to go with the one with 10 questions.

1. What's your favorite thing about Autumn?
  - I love the weather, I hate the summer, I can't stand the heat. So that, plus I think everyone is happier, and nicer because the Holiday's are right around the corner. And I also like that I can drink hot chocolate, and wear a sweater all day.

2.What's your favorite drink?
   - Hot chocolate.

3. What's your favorite scent/candle?
   - I recently bought a candle from the Glade fall collection, it's called Toasted Marshmallows, and I love it.

4. What's your favorite lipstick?
  - I don't really wear lipstick, I prefer lip balm. Right now I'm loving the EOS ball, and I also like the Nivea Milk & Honey lip care.

5. What's your go to favorite moisturizer?
  - I love the Simple

6.  What's your favorite colors for your eyes?
  - I probably only wear makeup about 3 times a month, last year I only wore makeup 5 times, but this year I've had a lot of special occasions.  When I do wear makeup I usually pick between the Wet & Wild 'Greed'  Palette.
       Or  I will use the Merle Norman Powder Rich Eyeshadows in 'Desert Sand' and 'Taupe Suede', unfortunately they are super old, and I don't think they're sold anymore so I'm going to be really sad when I finish them.

7. What's your favorite music or band/singer to listen to?
   -Right now I'm loving Demi Lovato, and also Evanescence.

8. What's your favorite outfit to wear?
  - Usually a cardigan, jeans and boots. Other times I'll wear yoga pants, a huge sweater, and either boots or flats.

9.  What's your favorite Autumn treat?
   - I love to bake cakes, and help my aunt make homemade Pumpkin Cream Cheese Rolls.

10. What's your favorite place to be?
    - At this time of year I love to be in bed, with my window up, sipping hot chocolate, and reading a good book.

   If you wanna do this tag please leave a link below so I can see yours.

    So that's all for today, I'll have my usual post up a post up on Friday.  Let me know what you think in the comment section.
                                                           Stay Creative,

                                                                            Lori Ann

                                                          

Fall Playlist

   I wanted to do something a little different Today, so I decided I would share my fall playlist. Below is my Fall 2013 Playlist for when you need a little something to get you through the day, or when you just feel like relaxing around the house listening to music.

                            Demi Lovato- Heart Attack

                            Zedd- Clarity
                            Katie Armiger- Better in a Black Dress

                            Lady Antebellum- Goodbye Town

                            Jimmy Eat World- The Middle
                            Bon Jovi- What Do You Got

                            Anna Nalik- Just Breath
                            Shinedown- Second Chance

                            The Civil Wars- The One That Got Away

                            The Beatles- Here Comes the Sun

     As you can tell my taste in music varies, one week I'm obsessed with country, and then the next week I'm only listening to metal. I love music. I'm very open minded, and I know what I like, and what  don't like. I tend to not like popular music, I like to find new, or less popular singers, because their music to me is more meaningful, than those on the top of the charts.
      I know not everyone will agree with my taste in music, but that's okay. Feel free to leave a comment below about your fall playlist, and about the music you'll be listening to as we go into the final few months of the year.
     So that's all for today, again sorry about the delay, I'll have my usual post up tomorrow, I've already got it scheduled so it will definitely be posted. Stay Creative my lovelies, I'll post again very very soon.
                                        XOXO,
                                              Lori Ann
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Shows I'm Looking Forward To Watching This Fall

    It is officially Fall, my favorite season of the year, and I'm so happy. Today's post is a little tease of what's to come starting next week.
      I decided to do a little Fall series, I already have the posts written and scheduled, so starting next Tuesday it's officially Fall on my blog.
      To get the ball rolling I thought I would start off with the TV shows I'm looking forward to watching the most. Some of them have already started, and some will be starting in a matter of days, which is why I didn't want to put off this post.

1. Revenge
         - I can't wait to see what happenes between Emily and Jack now that he's knows she's really Amanda.
2. Once Upon A Time
        - After that season finale, I can hardly wait to see what happens next.
3. The X-Factor
        - This already started a few weeks ago, but I had to include it.
4. Nashville
        - Again ABC really knows how to make a season finale brilliant, I can't wait.
5. Ravenswood
        - I'm still not to sure if I want to get started on this PLL spin-off, but I'm willing to give it a try.
6. Suburgatory
          -  Does anyone know when it's supposed to premiere?
7. The Middle
          - I'm not a regular viewer, but I like having something I can watch when there's nothing on TV.
8. Once Upon A Time in Wonderland
        - Again I'm not sure if I wanna get started on another TV show, let alone a spin-off, but I think I might give it a try.
 
       I tend to watch too much TV, I've been cutting back, and I've told myself I'm not going to start watching any new shows this fall, but I doubt that's going to happen.
       So that's all for today, I'll have a post up tomorrow. Do you plan on watching any of these shows? Do you plan on watching any other shows? Let me know what you think in the comment section. Stay Creative my Lovelies, I'll post again very soon.

                                         XOXO,

                                              Lori Ann

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Currently I'm.......

    I wasn't really sure what I was going to post Today because I hadn't planned anything. So because I had no idea what  wanted to do I decided to go to my Pinterest boards for inspiration.
      I found a picture that was basically a list and you're supposed to fill in the blanks, so that's what I'm going to do today...... It's called Currently I'm.

Currently I'm.....

Reading..... The Heir by Johanna Lindsey
Playing...... Sudoku 2 on my iPhone
Watching... Baby Mama
Trying....... Finish this blog post on time
Eating.......  Nothing
Drinking.... Water
Calling......  No one
Texting......   No one
Pinning......   Things related to writing and blogging
Tweeting....   Quotes
Crafting .....   Nothing
Scrapping....   Nothing
Doing.......... My daily writing
Going..........  To sleep soon
Thinking......... About maybe writing a book
Hoping (for)..... Inspiration
Listening (to)..... Rascal Flatts, Demi Lovato, and Keith Urban
Celebrating.........  Life
Thanking............ My mom for putting a roof over my head.
Considering..........  Putting off college for a year to save money for tuition.
Finishing............ This blog post
Starting.............. A new blog post

   I know this isn't much but I really couldn't find any inspiration, but I wanted to post something. I'm hoping I'll find something to write about, but as of right now it doesn't look like I'll be posting Tomorrow, but I will have my regular post up Friday.
   Stay Creative my lovelies, I'll post again very very soon.
                                        XOXO,
                                              Lori Ann
      Also contact me:  
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My Top 5 Apps

  I recently decided that I wanted to start tryinh yo post more often, so I decided this week I would do another post. I was originally planning on posting this on Tuesday, but I've been having problems with my internet this week, so I had to delay it.
     After I finally got my internet working I decided today's post would be a list of my top 5Apps that I use....
1.) iBooks
- I've had my iPhone since February and I only recently discovered my iBooks app, and I've become obsessed. I love to read, and so I've probably downloaded about 30 free books, and I don't know whereto start. But on the bright side it gives me lots of books I can review.

2.) Pinterest
- I joined Pinterest last September and since then I've had my moments with it. Sometimes I'm completely obsessed, and other times I just don't even care for it. But for probably the last week, I've been going crazy pinning.

3.) Tetris
 -Okay who doesn't love Tetris? We all played it as kids, and now we can play it on our phones, computers, tablets, etc.

4.) Web MD Allergy
- I just absolutely love Web MD, it makes life so much easier. Recently they launched another app for allergies, and I love it. Basically it consists of telling you pollen levels, it gives you tips for treating your allergies, and it also has a allergy tracker so you can track your triggers.

5.) Twitter
- Twitter is definitely the app I use the most, I love being able to keep up with friends, entertainment, and the news.

  So that's all for today, I hope you liked my little post, I'll have my usual post up tomorrow. 

Stay Creative my Lovelies, I'll post again very soon.

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

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
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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