Evolution of a Graphic

     Ciao, Candies! I am still not feeling well, if you read my last post. I also somehow injured my ankle, so yay. Today I decided to do a new type of post, so make sure to comment and let me know what you think. Let's get started!

I always use Canva or PicMonkey to edit my graphics; today I'm using Canva.

I start with a layout from Canva's selection usually, but sometimes I use custom dimensions.

Next, I choose a template. I don't always do this, but it is an easy way to make a clean-looking image.

Templates are displayed on the left.

Once I have chosen a template, I customize it to say what I want.

Before:

After:

Thank you for reading and make sure to be back next week. Bye!

Hello Summer! *cough cough*

       AAAAAAAAAAAAACCCCCCCCCCCHHHHHHHHHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! Hello, you guys. I'm sick. And I got off fro school yesterday. So I can now be sick in peace. Yay. Next year, I go to Thornton Junior High, which I am very excited for. But really, what is up with the weather here in the Bay Area of California. Like, what? It was cloudy and raining a few days ago, colder than most days in fall, and today I almost got a sunburn. I am going to keep this post short since I am sick (or just lazy, it's a mystery) and... I have no ideas. Great. I am sure my fellow bloggers can relate. Oh wait!

                                  What to do when you are bored over the summer:

            Play agar.io in a party with your friends while videochatting on a different tab so you can hear their reactions while playing yourself.

                 Start a blog. Really simple, just go to blogger.com and sign up. It's free.

     Read my blog every Friday. (shameless promo)

Sorry for the trashy post, but my idea drought is worse than the decade-long drought in California.

*cough* BYE! Now get outta here. (JK) 

Nutty Candy Blogging Challenge

     Hey y'all! Since there are so many blogging challenges out there, I decided to add to the cacophony. I present... The Nutty Candy Blogging Challenge!

Rules:

1. Mention and link the person who nominated you, and the creator of this award (me).

2. As a blogger, write about a challenge you overcame, something that came easily to you, a favorite memory from blogging, and something you want to change.

3. Nominate some bloggers to do this challenge.

     A challenge I had to overcome was coming up with post ideas. Something that came easily was actually writing the posts because I wrote as if I was talking. I was really happy when I hit 20 followers, but I get sad when I know I haven't put out my best work.

Nominees:

Bubbles from atweenschitterchatter.blogspot.comatweenschitterchatter.blogspot.com

TargetGirl from targetgirlonline.blogspot.com

One Lovely Blogger Award

     Yes, I know I didn't post last week. I had 2 projects due and we were going somewhere for Memorial Day weekend, so no hate, please!

     I was nominated by TargetGirl from targetgirlonline.blogspot.com to do the One Lovely Blogger Award.

     The rules are as follows:

1 - Compose a post based on this award!

2 - Nominate no more than 15 bloggers to participate!

3 - Share 7 facts about yourself!

4 - Let your nominees know about it!

     Facts about me:

1.  I am very indecisive and will spend hours shopping all like, "Should I get it? No, too expensive.          Actually, nah, it's fine. But it's not pink! Well duh, half of my wardrobe is pink. But I like pink! Or      do I...?"

2.  I play the clarinet and piano and have been playing some kind of instrument for half my life.

3.  I have a strange memory; I can remember things for school, but I forget to do everyday things like      drink water.

4.  Both grandparents on my mom's side of the family are doctors.

5.  I have been to 7 countries in total, including airplane stopovers.

6.  My initials sound like 'envy' if you say them really fast.

7.  I am a freak about gymnastics; I know things that only hardcore fans would know. For example, Olympic alternate Mykayla Skinner participates in NCAA gymnastics for Utah and is ranked 3rd in the country. She is also the first one to do a double twisting double back tuck in women's' NCAA.

And the nominees are...

1. Bubbles from atweenschitterchatter.blogspot.com

2. PinkHeadBandGurl from myrebelliousrose.blogspot.com

3. Nabila from hottowncoolgirl.blogspot.com

4. Fiona frimtrulyfionaa.blogspot.com

Make sure to follow this blog and come beck every Friday. Ciao, Candies!

Birthday Haul 2017!!!

     DISCLAIMER: I do not mean to brag, boast, or hurt anyone by sharing these presents with you guys.

     Hey, Candies! I had my birthday party recently, and these gifts are from my amazing friends. Can't wait to show you guys, so let's get into it!

My friend got me 27 nail polishes, remover, nail vinyls, and sponges; all nail essentials. Thanks so much!

These cute pencil cases will be very useful!

Eve though I don't blog about fashion, this sequin-flippy shirt and matching leggings are so soft and comfy that I wore it to school!

Lip glosses will be very useful for the performances and recitals I have coming up.

Can't wait to prank my dad this summer!

Very fun; like charades, but better.

This fancy coat is warm and looks great!

I need this in my life; my desk is an absolute mess.

This Coconut Orchid bath set smells so good I almost don't want to use it; I said almost.

These Cardiff skates are very unique since I can wear my favorite pair od shoes inside them. Thanks, Dad!

     I would like to say a huge THANK YOU to everyone who celebrated my birthday with me. I had a ton of fun, and every one of you made it so special. YAY! If you can't see the photos, I am terribly sorry. I can't reupload them because I lost the pictures, so oops! again, sorry.

10 Things You Didn't Know About Your's Truly

     Hey Candies! Here are 10 things you didn't know about me!

1. If I could rename my dog I would call him Toto from "The Wizard of Oz".

2. I am bilingual - I speak English and Malayalam.

3. My room is the exact color of Pepto-Bismol.

4. I use Canva to make my blog graphics and it works great - all my fellow bloggers have to try this too!

5. I play the piano and clarinet so I'm biinstrumental - is that a thing?

6. My favorite color is pink.

7. My favorite smells are fresh mint, cilantro, vanilla, or orange juice. I know, weird.

8. "Looking for Alaska" is my favorite book.

9. I am vegetarian but haven't always been.

10. I have a terrible memory.

     Sorry this post was short but hope you enjoyed it anyway. Bye!

Extended Day School - Yay or Nay?

 

     Hey, Candies! A few days ago, in a magazine our teacher gave us, there was an article on extended day school. If you were wondering, the magazine is called "Scope". Basically, extended day school is exactly how it sounds; making the school day longer to spend more time on challenging subjects. Although some schools have already implemented this new curriculum, should we all?
     Some studies show that extended days do improve scores. For example, in Massachusetts, a few public schools have started to lengthen their school days. Besides showing 44% higher test scores in math, students got to spend more time on art, music, and gym. More time spent learning means less time watching random videos and playing video games that have been proven to hinder brain development.
     However, countries in Asia that consistently outperform the U.S. in math and science usually spend less time in school than we do. This means that it is not the quantity of education but the quality that affects test scores. Kids are already stressed by the amount of schoolwork they have, and if students are too tired to pay attention in class, what good would more time at school do them? Plus, if our school days are longer, when will kids learn karate, or play soccer, or blog? There are so many things that individuals are talented at that should be explored, but it is almost impossible to offer all of that at school. Funding would also be an issue. For schools to be able to pay teachers to work overtime, they would need more money, which comes out of our taxes. If it is a private school, tuition rates would go up. Besides, teachers work very hard beyond school hours writing lesson plans and grading papers. Do we need to stress them out even more?
     What do you think; Yay or Nay? Comment down below and make sure to follow this blog to become an official Candy! See you Friday!

Writer, Leaf Group. "The Disadvantages of Longer School Days." The Disadvantages of Longer School Days | Education - Seattle PI. Seattle PI, 29 Sept. 2016. Web. 07 May 2017.

Schachter, Ron. "Extending the School Day." Extending the School Day | Scholastic.com. Scholastic, n.d. Web. 07 May 2017.