How to Middle School

     Bienvenidos! I am technically in Jr. High school, okay, but I am still qualified to give advice on this topic, I think. Since I can't do intros, let's get right into it.

TIP #1: 

Get to class on time. Make sure you plan out your routes and know how much time you have left to get to your next class. I wear a watch, which helps me. It is also useful to know when you have time to use the restrooms and when you don't; in my school, being late to class = detention.

TIP #2: 

If you have to change for P.E. like I do, bring a change of socks. It really helps you feel fresh if you can change out of your old socks, at least for me. Also, change quickly and keep your eyes to yourself. If everyone did this, there would be no reason to be self-conscious, so do your part. Okay...moving on from that awkward topic...

TIP #3:

Pick a meeting place with your friends the day before so you don't have to eat alone at lunch. Lunch is so much better when you don't have to search a campus of 1,300 kids (at least in my case) for your friends.

TIP #4:

Bullet journal it. See my post from a couple of weeks ago to learn more, but this technique will help with organizing club meetings, homework, and studying. My school makes us use an agenda that they hand out, but I still bullet journal because I find it gives you more freedom of choice.

TIP #5

Pick your clubs wisely. If you decide to join a club, great, but pick them with care. Every minute you devote to a club is one less minute you could spend studying for that quiz next week. Do the things you enjoy, not because your friends are doing it

TIP #6

Take care of yourself. Eat breakfast, wear comfy clothes (comfort over style is what I say, but it's totally up to preference), and sleep on a schedule. Speaking of...

     Buenos noches, dulces!

  

Weird Phobias

     Hello! There are some pretty unconventional fears out there, so let's talk about them.


1. Nomophobia; the fear of being without cellular contact to the world. Wow, this actually exists.

2. Equinophobia; fear of horses. I can actually understand this one.

3. Chionophobia; the fear of snow. I enjoy skiing, so this one seems strange to me. Snow is cold, but not scary. Or is it...

4. Spectrophobia; the fear of your reflection on the mirror. Funny story; Casper (my dog) is actually scared of mirrors. He barks at them as if there is another dog in the room, even though it's just him.

5. Aulophobia; the fear of flutes. I am in band, where we have many flute players, so my advice to people with this phobia is to never join a band.

6. Sophophobia; the fear of learning new things. I understand this fear when learning about the Dark Ages or something, but wow.

7. Ephebiphobia; the fear of teenagers. I laughed out loud when I read this, which was a bit insensitive, but this is a strange fear for sure.

8. Sesquipedalophobia; the fear of long words. Let that sink in, and look back at the name for this phobia. Yup.

    Thanks for reading, and I'll see you next Friday!

How to Bullet Journal

     Hello people! Recently I started bullet journaling, which is a system similar to a planner, diary, and future log. I decided to tell you guys all about it because I truly found that I enjoy it, and I am as lazy as lazy can get. Let's get started!

Elements of a Bullet Journal:

(in order from beginning to end)

Index

This can take up a few pages in the front of your bujo, and it is like a table of contents. For this to work, you have to number the pages.

Key

This is where you will write down all your symbols and their meanings. More on that later.

Future Log

This is a page where you can plan things months in advance, such as vacations. I recommend either a calendar format or just a list of things coming up.

Monthly Log

A page, just like the future log, but for just the month. You can go into more detail about what is coming up here. This is where you use those symbols; for example, I use a box for things I want to do, and a triangle for places I need to go. 

Daily Log

A to-do list of what to do that day, as well as any memories you made that day, books you read, quotes you noticed, just make it YOU. Make it pretty or simple, the beauty of a bullet journal is how it adapts to YOU!

Collections

A collection is a page devoted to one topic, such as books you want to read in the future. They can occur anytime throughout the bujo.

For more inspiration, I suggest Tumblr or Pinterest to get you psyched. The beauty of bullet journaling is how you can omit things you don't like, unlike a planner. You can also decorate it, and unlike a diary, this is a great way to remember what you love without all the work of writing sappy entries.

The inspiration for this post comes from atweenschitterchatter.blogspot.com

Truly, 

Weirdly Wonderful: Desserts

     Hello Candies! On Saturday, I tried rolled ice cream for the first time! For those of you all like, "Huh?" watch the video below to be enlightened.

     After I got over the brain freeze and was finally able to think again, I decided to write a blog post about it because, duh. Better yet, why not make it its own series? So I did! 

1) Bubble Tea; it's not rare or weird, but it's DELICIOUS!

2) Chakka Varati (Jackfruit Jam); Super time-consuming to make, but SUPER WORTH IT! This dessert originates from my home state in India, Kerala.

3) Fried Ice Cream; As they say in the South, everything's better fried. I seriously want to try this out but never have.

4) Red Bean Cake;  Red beans are used in many Asian desserts and they are so creamy and sweet. Love them.

5) Nitrogen Ice Cream; From the Phillipenes, this frozen ice cream is unique and comes in a variety of flavors.

     Thanks for reading this post, and see you next week. Hope I made you hungry! 

  

Reasons Why I Became a Vegetarian

     I went vegetarian last summer and everyone in my family asks me why. Let's set it straight; here's why.

• I wanted to save little animal's lives. And for people who counter this with "well you're killing plants," I can't argue. But I need to eat something, so this is the best I can do.
• Being vegetarian is actually cheaper, and some studies show that it is healthier too!
• It is better for the planet to be vegetarian because you contribute less to global warming and deforestation. ASAPScience has a great video on that right here:

     It was hard at first to be vegetarian, but it was much easier with a buddy (my dad). It also helps to eat at a place with phenomenal veggie options; we were at a resort. Finally, do not attempt being vegetarian without knowing how much it really takes. Starting and not being able to follow through could be discouraging. Oh yeah. Get your protein. And check food labels. And all the cliche advice.

      Ciao, Candies 

Summer sometimes sucks.

Here's why.

     Dear school district, 

          Where we live, students get 83 days of summer vacation. This long period can be broken up into 3 main stages.

          Aaaaaahhhhh. School is finally out, and the first stage begins. My friends and I meet up a lot, the ones I can't meet in person stay in touch with this magical thing called the Internet, and I have big plans about what my vacation will look like. I put away my backpack with relief, not to take it out again for 2 and a half months. Lazy weeks pass, and I am (guiltily) doing nothing productive with my time.

         Of course, as I am preoccupied being a couch spud, the work piles up. Initiate phase two, a.k.a chores. Clean the desk, clean the closet, clean the whole dang room. And then, of course, the studying. Math, science, and computer programming (because of my Indian techie dad, duh) all greet me in the morning. Do I do it all? Eh. Eventually, however, a girl gets bored.

          *game show voice* Please welcome............stage THREE! Utter boredom, bordering on sadness. Those of you who don't have summer vacations that are almost three months long may not experience this, and lucky you, because I hate it. My advice to you all who also struggle with this is to always do something with your precious time. Blog, or draw, or whatever, as long as it makes you feel the satisfaction of a job well done. And my advice to the school district; make summer only two months long and spread the rest out over the school year in short breaks. It's been proven to help retention!

          Another piece of advice I have is to follow my blog!

Yours truly!

P.S. Thank you guys for 25 followers! Half of half of a hundred; yay!

P.P.S. This is my 50th post! Half of a hundred. Double yay!

                                  

                                                                                     

                                                                       

          

          

What FRUIT are YOU?

Orange you glad you're here?

OK, I'll stop.

Hey y'all. My last personality test was really popular, so I decided to make another. 

     1. What kind of friend are you?

          a. Bright, sunny, and easy to talk to.

          b. Mostly sweet, but not always.

          c. I am nothing without friends.

          d. Popular, however, it is only your true friends who know the inner you.

     2. How big is your family?

          a. Big, but not ridiculous.

          b. Lots of distant relatives, but a small immediate family.

          c. SO. MANY. PEOPLE. 

          d. I have a small family but we are all big personalities!

     3. What is your style?

          a. I love warm, bold colors.

          b. I like strong, tough fabrics that protect me.

          c. I am inseparable from my clothes.

          d. I literally have one staple outfit that I always wear.

      4. What is your advice to your future self?

          a. Don't open up to people who will take advantage of you.

          b. Dream big and different.

          c. Discover yourself; you are an individual.

          d. Rise above the haters; you are the real deal.

Mostly A's: Banana

Mostly B's: Orange

Mostly C's: Grape

Mostly D's: Watermelon

1 each: FRUIT SALAD!

  

Thank you for taking this quiz. Comment your result down below, and I'll see you next Friday. Ciao!