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I love this song. It exemplifies the feelings I have, a longing to be home and sitting next to the fire, in the soft glow of Christmas lights. I want to cup a mug of hot chocolate and have my cats nestled next to me. We have a Frank Sinatra Christmas CD at home and if I were home, it would be on.  

Today, my a cappella group and I went to go sing carols at HUP (The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania). My group and I were in the oncology wing. it was so rewarding to sing for people who were going through such a hard time. I almost cried when we sang for one family. The mother of one woman who looked to be sleeping said her daughter loves music and started to tear up. I want to be able to go back and sing all the time. I want to see smiles on their faces and give them comfort. 

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I wanted to take a picture of my hair today before getting it messed up by going to the gym.

I wanted to take a picture of my hair today before getting it messed up by going to the gym.

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I think I woke my hall mates because of how loud I laughed.

I think I woke my hall mates because of how loud I laughed.

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A natural “no makeup” look. Minimal products used and no foundation!

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pigfarts IS real!

I want to hang this picture in my room. Actually, I think I will. No one will understand, but that’s half the fun!

pigfarts IS real!

I want to hang this picture in my room. Actually, I think I will. No one will understand, but that’s half the fun!

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How to French Braid your own hair!

I do this all the time, especially when my hair isn’t looking too hot. This is also a fast and easy way to style your hair. I saw a friend of mine to it to her hair in 5th grade and I was so jealous! I was like “I’m going to learn how to do that.” So I practiced everyday after school until I got good enough that my arms didn’t get tired and have to take breaks. Also, it gets looser throughout the day, so in an hour or two, you’ll get that nice, piece-y, loose braid look that all the celebrities have. I’ve been complemented on it and now you will too!

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“Countdown”

Beyoncé’s new video “Countdown” is one of the most visually inspiring things I have seen in a long time. I’ve already taken 8 screen shots of her makeup. Her vocal runs are so beautiful. It’s such a happy video. When you watch the video, see you can catch all the references! What’s more miraculous is that she does this while pregnant. Just like Catherine Zeta-Jones in Chicago.

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A Midnight Desire

For once, I’d like to lay my head on my pillow in blissful sleepiness. Each night, however, despite my eyes being closed, thoughts of things to do race across on my eyelids in red hot lines of a news marquee. If only I could fall asleep with my lips  slightly upturned and float away into a dream. I miss the days of not being in a perpetual state of panic. The question of “Is this going to get done?” bites at the back of my mind. I want to fall asleep to the sounds of cars driving by and a black expanse for a conscious mind.

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This is my classy coat.

Style Note:
Princess seaming is a girl’s best friend.

This is my classy coat.

Style Note:

Princess seaming is a girl’s best friend.

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My Heart’s Keeping Time to the Speed of Sound

I always thought it was really cheesy in books when people talked about racing hearts when love interests entered rooms. Well, I was wrong. It’s really hard to not be audible when you gasp, and it really does feel like someone just scared the crap out of you by popping out of no where. In my head, I was like “Oh my god, I’m turning into The Princess Diaries.