100, 000, Thank You!

*slides on to this post, screaming, jumping, stuffing face with cake, and singing at top of voice* 

Why you ask? Well...... 

It's been almost two years now since I started blogging and I just hit the 100, 000 page view mark. I know I am a little bit of a turtle, some have hit this mark in 6 months, others in 14 months, Don't Judge Me.

Coming from where I am coming from, thinking this thing will be shut down in about 2 weeks and 17 hours, and not having a clue what comes after "write new post", I am just so thrilled, ecstatic, amazed and overjoyed at the same time, that it even came to this. 

A milestone is a milestone. 

I opened up this blog at first as a dare to myself that I can do it, and keep it open, and now 100, 000 page views later here I am. I still don't know what I am doing with these pages, and sometimes I still go on a sabbatical, because the blinking cursor with no words following literally sets me on fire, but I know for certain that this little piece of the Internet is mine for the keeping and I have big-ish plans for the both of us. We have been baby stepping our way this whole time, and the more I read other blogs and pay attention to the voice inside of me that keeps pushing, I know what I want for myself and this blog. 

Which by the way...

Look out for creative of the week features and guest post features more often from now on, and MORE about fashion, style, women, love and health, and whatever else comes to mind. 

Thank you so much to everyone who has stopped by my blog, commented and became a follower, you guys are awesome! You keep the dream alive. 

I should probably thank Google too! Where would I be without their search engine. 

To 100, 000 more! 

Lu3Lu
Xx

Hi There You Fabulous Month You

Hi There You Fabulous Month You, 

I'm excited that February is finally here. I've really been feeling like I have been in a daze the whole of January, so many to do lists that haven't been checked off, blogs that haven't been posted, feelings that haven't been expressed, and it's just not good. So February needs to be good to me.  

Also, maybe it's just me, but January seemed to never want to leave us. I'm in no rush for anything really, It's just that February, after December has got to be one of my favourite months. People just seem happier, cheerful and lovely. It might have something to do with Valentines Day, I am sure, love in the air and all that, a little nauseating but it's a good month to be in. 

Besides all that, a lot is going to be happening for me this month, mainly the fact that this month I start the beginning of the end of my last year as a STUDENT, \o/ granted I will forever be a student of life, but student of the educational system, no more. So I just really can't wait to see what this last year has in store for me, and the sooner I get started the better. 

5 days in and counting. 

May February be good to you too! 

Lu3Lu

xx

Blogger Challenge: Day 14

Day 14: A Picture of You Last Year--- How Have You Changed?

Considering last year was only just 29 days ago, this challenge is a bit tricky. But here is a photo that was taken of me early last year, I think it must have been in August or something.

Unfortunately it is black and white, but this is one of my favourite photos, it reminds me of a day I kind of stepped out of my comfort zone. I was ambushed into a photoshoot by one of my friends for this clothing store called Krush Culture, and even though I was reluctant to do it, I had a lot of fun at the end of the day.

They have such amazing clothes, but not clothes that you would normally find me wearing. This is why I like the picture, because I stripped myself off normal and tried extraordinary, and it worked. (",)

What has changed about me since?

Hmmmm, this is so hard, because I feel the same, and I look the same but I know I have changed.

One thing I have difficulty with is pinpointing things about myself {whether good or bad} but talking about myself just doesn't come easy. Which is one of the reasons I chose to do this challenge, it is all about me and it is something I really need to learn. 

But for now, one thing I am certain of, is I don't think the same. A lot has happened in my life since last year that has caused me to look at certain situations differently. Not all bad though, some situations have really changed me for the better. :) but I just don't see life the same way anymore. As my sister would say "It's not that serious"

Don't get me wrong, life is the most serious thing I have ever come across. But we have a habit of making it even more so than it actually is. Life is good, and if we see it for the goodness that it is, all this petty stuff won't even matter much anymore. We will see the petty for the petty and just move on.

And that is where I am at.

{here}

Lu3Lu

xx

Blogger Challenge: Day 6

Day 6: A Picture of Something That Makes You Happy

I was sent this a couple of weeks ago by one of my friends, and it honestly made me happy. There are a lot of things that make me smile, but it is truly the small meaningful things that make me happy. And I always say this, it is the simple things in life with me. I know it's just a small random picture, but here is the picture of something that made me happy. Feel free to pass it on to any ofyour friends to make them smile. (",)

Also,

I just had to share this with you guys!

I know this video has been circulating the internet for quite awhile now, but it gets me everytime. These girls are SO cute! My absolute favourite though is the girl on the left. Rosie. Aaaaaaw! She just makes this video that much more entertaining for me.

I am a happy puppy when I watch these two cuties.

What makes you a happy puppy?

Lu3Lu

xx

Eleven in 2011

Feels so weird to still be talking about 2011, but as I have spent sometime catching up with a few of your blogs, I have seen a lot of us have put into words the things that made us happy in 2011. Which is awesome because it's always good to remember why you smile. 

I decided to do the same because even though I may have left a few things behind, there will always be memories I carry forward. And it is kind of a nice way to end one chapter and begin another.

  
Eleven Things That Made My 2011

1. Finding Unexpected Bonds With People and Forming Close Friendships.

This specific thing is hard for me sometimes, mainly because I don't always throw myself out there for people to get to know me. And even though, I love meeting new people and making friends, it rarely happens. So I am thankful to those who took the time to get to know me, who I now call friends. (",) 

2. Freedom

Being away at University kind of gives you that  freedom that we all seem to always want. But in 2011 I experienced a new kind of freedom, not one that I was forced into, but one that I chose. I was able to make my own decisions and do what I wanted when I wanted. I dealt with having to look for my own job, look for an apartment to stay, paying rent, etc and that is what being out of university did for me. Some lessons were hard but it was worth it. 

3. Not Being Afraid

I am afraid of so many things. I had a friend in high school that called me 'chicken' and I still have people that tell me how much I worry about everything. And even though I still have these traits, last year I started to come out of it a little. Especially concerning where I see myself in the future. It's normal to be afraid of such things I suppose but when I decided I was going to plan my own birthday party and kick the s**t out of it, I really took one giant step for mankind. I kid you not. This seems pretty ridiculous doesn't it. 'Oh my gosh, she planned her birthday party, that was hard O_o' but event planning is my thing, and I haven't planned anything my entire life (except of course for in my head) but seeing my vision of something come to life really made me happy and I guess not afraid to do more of it. 

4. Baking

Even though I haven't done a lot of it lately, baking definitely makes my list. I found something that I can spend hours doing in the kitchen and not get sick of it. The only downside are the calories I could gain from all the baking but, oh my, how can one refuse cake?

5. Aerobics Class 

It didn't actually last long. A month, tops. But I have never felt so rejuvenated in my life before.Granted I could not walk for a couple of days, but it made me realize that I am definitely down for some bodily workout that is NOT the gym. So sign me up for dance class, synchronized swimming, anything. 

6. Getting A New Pair of Heels For Christmas 

I am totally obsessed with Heels! It's funny because the pair I got for Christmas are actually the first attempt at me making my shoe collection bigger. All I do is admire heels, I never buy them or get others to the buy them for me, I just always say how much I need them. But thank God for my sister who heard me and started me off. Hopefully by the end of this year I will have something to show for my obsession. 

7. Family

Always. 

This Christmas I introduced the Mr to my family. As nervous as we both were things worked out perfectly. We spent time with family I haven't seen in ages and needed to see and it was so awesome how things just came together. All those lunches and gatherings (that made me fat) were all worth it. But now they need to pay for my gym bill is all. 

8. Applying and Getting Accepted for An Honors Degree

After my undergrad I really had no intention of furthering my education, at least for a while. As unambitious as that sounds I just felt like I was done with school at that time. I was eager to get out there and work, and 'start my life' but after much persuasion I applied anyway, and got in! Getting in was honestly the best feeling ever. And now I welcome the idea of more school so openly! In fact I am excited!

9. Twilight: Breaking Dawn

Did you see that!!!!

10.  FaraiToday

This blog really gave me endless opportunities. The woman behind the blog is also so amazing! I am just happy I met them (her and her blog) who I now work for. (",) 

Lastly and most importantly 

11. Having God By My Side 

Need I say more. ALL things have been possible for me because of it.

Lu3Lu
xx

Don't you just love good news!

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I love good news don't you?
Even if it's somebody else's good news I get so happy and excited like somehow they're news is going to rub off on me.

My sister has been sharing good news with me lately and I'm so happy for her.
She's got a job, a perfectly good relationship, and recently she wrote an article that appeared in the newspaper.
The little loser still hasn't sent me the article, but I'm still so excited.
She gets to live her dream {and mine}, planning events, writing articles and having some kind of fun while she does it.

So to her I say congratulations sissy boo



But now let me share my good news.
I've been asked to become a writer on another blog called Scene B Seen. It's a fashion and beauty on line social website that people can go to to find out 'who's hot, what's not and where is where.' It's mainly centered the goings on around New York and Florida, and because I'm not from either of these places I felt like it was a lost cause for me.
But the people over at Scene B Seen are amazing, they said I could write about anything and whatever I like.

In fact I have my first article up, "Human Rights Campaign: Anna Wintour Speaks Out" and would absotively posolutely love it if you guys could check it out, and the website too.
Let me know what you think? There, or here.
Who knows, you may also find other things that interest you. (",)


Anything that you are excited about, want to share? I love good news. I promise I will celebrate it with you!

Lu3Lu
xx

Composed on the outside, SCREAMING on the inside.

I don't know how many of you know about the recent post I had about these amazing giveaways two of my favorite blogs have, if not read here.

So while I am composed on the outside I am doing cartwheels, back flips, the salsa and eating whipped cream with my mouth open on the inside.
Yes, I am that excited.
You see, I won!!!!!!!!!!

For some ODD reason my camera/computer/something would not let me rotate this image. I tried. :(

I can't really say I have won anything in my life before, there have been the occasional free gifts, like the free FHM movie premiere of Hall Pass that was screened a day before it was out in cinema, and those damn free facial samples that caused this, but nothing major.
This however is HUGE, for me.

1) I really wanted it.
2) I really wanted it, and
3) I really wanted it.

By the way did I mention that I really wanted it?

Let's recap:


This is what is almost mine, or should I say mine!?
I'm just so excited that I won this beauty.
Thank you Brazen and Miss Molly for my latest addition to my wardrobe.

(",)

Lu3Lu
xx

"Want to make the world dance"

Music is one of those cure the soul kind of things to me. It does a good job at almost making me feel better, almost, because food and sleep do the other half.

But music, oh my, music really does it for me. When I study, when I sleep, when I'm happy or sad, music is my friend. It's kind of like reading a book, you manage to block out all that's around you and just be.

What I am feeling at the moment:

1. On The Floor ft Pitbull

2. I'm Into You ft Lil Wayne

1. Do It Like A Dude

2. Price Tag ft B.o.B

1. Beautiful Mistake

2. Fearless
3. Lose control ft Nelly

1. Roll Up

2. No Sleep

1. Super Bass
2. Dear Old Nicki
3. Moment For Life
4. Wave Ya Hand

I can't explain how happy I get when I listen to any of these songs.

Music is.......................

Bliss.

Lu3Lu
xx

Daily inspiration: Quote

I came across this earlier today, and it really touched me. I thought I could use it for today's inspiration.



Be Happy. Things may not always be so easy, or you may find yourself sad hurt and confused, but you can make happiness your choice.

Love the life you live, and I'm sure there will be many many many reasons to be happy.

I really needed to hear this.

Happy Friday!









Lu3Lu
xx

In music I trust

Today= sucky sucky day, you want to know more about it, you can find it in the shelves next to 'oh my what a day' and 'why did I bother waking up?'

I honestly feel like I have been living this day for more than 30 hours! It's kind of funny how time FLIES when you are having fun, but when you are bored, depressed, or annoyed, time does nothing but stay still.
Lesson learned, time is not thy friend.

Any way, crossing over, there are three things that I tend to do when I am sad, 1) EAT 2) SLEEP and 3) listen to MUSIC. I am currently doing number 1.. Wimpy sweet chili chicken wrap with hot chocolate on the side, but this was after I tried number 2 and it failed, and I have been doing number 3 all day.

There is nothing that can turn everything upside down or the right way up like music can. I could play Celine Dion's "My Heart Will Go On' and just burst into tears or I could play Ronan Keating's "When You Say Nothing At All" and smile to myself because once upon a time that song meant something to me, or even better I could play Jr's "Show Dem" and want to put my dancing shoes on and make the circle bigger.

Whatever the case, music acts as my friend, when I am depressed it's there to give me sympathy, when I am happy it's there to inspire me, when I am lonely it's there to comfort me and when I have nothing to say it's there to fill in the blanks and put my feelings and emotions into words that I would have probably not have been able to say.

What can I say, for me music gives me the feeling of "Hakuna Matata", *singing* it means no worrieeeeeees for the rest of your dayyyyyys, (yeah say it kid) its a problem freeeeeeeeeee philosophyyyyyyyyyy hakuna matata!

As far as my bad day is concerned I can't wait to wake up tomorrow and ask "what bad day?" but until then in music I trust.

Lu3Lu
xx