Treat yourself, but more importantly, treat Black-owned businesses with your support.
Whether it be hair care, skin care, self care, wardrobe care, pet care, kid care, health care, home care, you name it, there's a business for it. Right now, it's extremely important to support the Black community while fighting for the end of racism.
So, treat yourself, but more importantly, treat Black-owned businesses with your support.
The Resemblance is Uncanny, Isn't It?
1. If you and your best friend were lucky, chances are you were not even on each other's radar when you first met. More likely, things started off a bit rocky.
Until you realized that this person really was not so bad.
And was maybe even a little bit quirky, just like you.
2. You started to do the basic things together, making sure you were always the better half.
3. There came a point when you became each other's go to for going out, whatever fantastic and embarrassing videos may have come of it.
4. Eventually you realized that maybe this crazy cat is actually your better half.
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5. To your disbelief, you started to think about other people besides yourself.
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6. In spite of your best efforts, there comes a time to say goodbye.
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7. But it is all worth it, so that you can finally reunite.
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8. At which point, you go back to doing whatever it is you do.
9. Because through the years, you might get older, but you won't change -- whether that's for better...
10. ... or for worse.
For full videos and more pictures:
1. http://imgur.com/gallery/wLsWh
2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7rZTZBOrqQ
3. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=utkb1nOJnD4
4. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S52Qtlv2o5U
5. www.youtube.com/watch?v=11xs9mFKObs
6. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WwKX7wBOH0c
7. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a4dWTKo5u7M
8. https://vine.co/u/1084319956918775808
"You have heard that it was said, 'Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of your father in heaven." - Matthew 5:43-45
I've always considered myself somewhat a vengeful person. I am not proud of that. Wanting revenge is not a good thing. And it certainly is not a Christian way to live. But I am self-aware, and I have realized that I struggle with this. If someone hurts me, I want to hurt them back. I know, I know, this sounds so bad. But I know I am not the only one that struggles with this mindset. It's a self defense mechanism. It hurts to get hurt. It hurts to have someone say or do something that digs deep. It really hurts. Ghandi said, "And eye for an eye makes the whole world blind." If we keep fighting fire with fire, we are all going to end up in flames.
We also unfortunately live in a culture that sometimes supports the idea of getting even and getting revenge. Songs like Taylor Swift's "Better Than Revenge" may be catchy but they are giving us distorted views. It can be easy to get caught up in a "give someone a taste of their own medicine" mindset, but again, is that really the way we want to live?
"When you are angry, be silent."
I have realized that fighting fire with fire is an exhausting and pointless game. People are going to hurt you, whether intentional or not, someone is going to do something that rubs your the wrong way. It's so easy and dare I say a natural instinct to want to get revenge upon being hurt. We want to protect ourselves. But is being vengeful really the way to do that? Do you really, and I mean really believe that you will feel better about a situation once you hurt someone else?
I encourage you, put down your flame, put down your weapon, whether it be your harsh words or plan for revenge, I encourage you, put it down. No more fire with fire. No more hate.
Sit in silence for a few moments. Breathe in. Breathe out. You are more. You do not need to fight fire with fire. No matter how badly you were burned by flames from someone else.
"The most merciful person is the one who forgives when he is able to take revenge."
If you were anything like me, you came home from school, plopped on the couch and jammed to Radio Disney. You've heard these songs at school dances, parties and on the radio, and you probably still know all the words. Despite most of your favorite childhood artists pursuing different careers (or different styles of music), these throwback hits will always be there to comfort you!
Did I miss any of your favorites? Comment below!
Usually pinned back in a sign of aggression. Used by the horse to ignore the rider’s commands and pleas for mercy.
[1] Contains the sharp dental appendages which are used to deter the rider from placing a bit in the horse’s mouth; [2] used to transfer grass from the ground to the rider’s clean riding breeches and white pressed button down immediately before the start of an exhibition, always unfailingly; [3] the main reason people claim to dislike horses.
[1] Sharp dental appendages which are often shown to a passing human by surprise using a strong and forceful bite to the shoulder, back, or arm; [2] to be held tightly closed as soon as the rider attempts to place a bit in the horse’s mouth, especially in times of urgency (i.e. before the start of an exhibition); [3] used to chew fences and stall doors, decorative structures built solely for horses to chew on.
[1] Used to falsely display innocence to little girls in love with ponies and their parents’ ability to buy ponies [2] used to scan the surrounding area for objects the horse fears, which are one of two things: things that move, and things that don't move.
When $125 is paid to a groom to braid this, it is immediately rubbed against the nearest wall or post to undo said braids.
[1] Used to (sometimes) propel the rider over colorful sticks raised above the ground; [2] Used to plow through colorful sticks raised above the ground instead of jumping over them; [3] used to strike at anything which enters a five foot vicinity.
[1] Used to stop directly in front of a colorful raised stick after approaching at a full canter, often dismounting the rider (to the horse’s great dismay); [2] used to flatten a rider’s polished leather riding boots which “I can't believe I’m spending this much money on” (Mom, every time she buys riding boots); [3] used to stamp down onto whatever feet are in closest range [4] what the rider sees first when the horse makes the executive decision to end a ride.
What the rider sees first when the horse makes the executive decision to end a ride.
A device covered in long fine hairs used to [1] strike at flies [2] strike at a rider trying to tack [3] strike at nothing.
Used to transfer nasal contents from the nasal cavity onto a rider’s clean riding breeches and white pressed button down by means of snorting immediately before the start of an exhibition.
The reason why riders seldom ride and/or jump bareback.
The location that the rider holds to stay on the horse.
A small slippery leather chair strapped onto a moving creature’s back with a thin length of cloth.
A thin length of leather or cloth, [sometimes] holds a saddle onto a moving creature’s back.
Thin pieces of leather which are often ignored.
Short posts of iron which are often ignored.
Short stick/bat which is often ignored.
Leather headgear for horses.
Metal steering mechanism placed in horse’s mouth, usually met by clenched teeth to refuse the bit.
[1] The animal that tests, hurts, and angers, making me ask myself why I participate in such a sport [2] the source of my greatest pains and frustrations; [3] the thing that I love the most.
A breakdown as to why the 3 'B's rule should be used by more than just sorority girls during recruitment.
The idea behind 'No boys, booze or bars' is to encourage sorority sisters to spend more time with their sisters during critical periods of sorority life, such as during recruitment and new member initiation. As a sorority girl myself, I can attest to the merits of this rule, despite how difficult it may be to follow. As a matter of fact, it's a rule that every one should follow every now and then because it allows you to focus more on yourself and important relationships with the ones you love. Besides, the three 'B's usually end up being more trouble than they are worth.
On Giving Up Boys (or Girls): Can't live with them, can't live without them...
Do I even need to explain the pros for giving this 'B' up? Whether we are single, 'talking', taken, married, divorced or somewhere in-between, boys are a constant source of stress. If I used all the time I spent just thinking about boys on something more productive (like school) I would probably have a 4.0 GPA, officer positions in a handful of clubs, a ridiculous accumulation of volunteer hours and at least three or four degrees by now...I am not proud of this, but it is a fact that I am sure many of you can agree with.
Giving up boys for just a couple of days can open your eyes to more important things, like your friends, family and even yourself. Just something as simple as dressing for YOU can have a really big impact on self-esteem.
On Giving Up Booze:
This is easier for some than others. As we are all well aware, alcohol can be a catalyst for fun; a remedy for an awful night; or sips in between a good conversation. It can also be the reason for horrible mistakes, tear-filled nights and desperate attempt to fill some sort of void. Booze can be unhealthy and take away the clarity of mind that we need. Take away the booze, even if you are one to use it lightly and in the proper situations. Take it as an opportunity for self-reflection and study up on how to handle problems and feelings in a more effective way then drowning them in tequila. You'd be surprised by just how much fun you might be sober.
On Giving Up Bars:
We may pretend bars are a fun destination, worth getting all dolled up for, but let's be honest with ourselves: They're really just a dingy, disgusting, normally tacky way for us to find those other two Bs. Not to mention, things tend to go from good to bad, real quick in a bar setting. How about you gather your group of friends and spend your weekend in any place but a bar? Find real adventure, go somewhere that's just as beautiful as you are in that dress or stay in and have a conversation with your friends that you can actually hear. The bonds formed in bars, stay in bars. Bonds formed outside of them? Those can be really amazing.
The three 'B's definitely have their perks. Why else would sorority girls have such a hard time staying away from them even after hours of recruiting? Everyone can take a tip from this Greek life rule. Even if it's just a weekend every few months or so, take a break from the 3 'B's and focus on the things in life that actually matter. Just like a sorority girl come Bid Day, you'll be glad you did.
Songs About Being 17
Grey's Anatomy Quotes
Vine Quotes
4 Leaf Clover
Self Respect
1. Brittany Morgan,National Writer's Society
2. Radhi,SUNY Stony Brook
3. Kristen Haddox, Penn State University
4. Jennifer Kustanovich, SUNY Stony Brook
5. Clare Regelbrugge, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
