Rejection.

Well, let's face it.  It's something we all deal with at one point or another in our lifetimes.  That's right I'm talking about rejection.  At this point in my life, it seems like every which way I turn, rejection is standing there waiting to knock me off my high horse. From college acceptances, to job interviews, there it is! Ready to take you down just when you start feeling good about things!

The main reason I'm writing this post is because I recently just had yet another encounter with rejection.  Often times rejection leads us to feel shame and embarrassment.  I'm not sure if this is just a natural instinct we have within ourselves or if society has taught us to feel this way when admitting it to others or even ourselves. 

Ultimately I feel rejection is nothing to be ashamed of.  Rejection simply puts us on the track we are supposed to be on.  The track that will be most beneficial for ourselves.  I'll admit, at first this was not my mind set.  I was just like any other angry, rejected person asking myself, "what did I do wrong?" or "I can guarantee I was a way better fit for that spot than any other girl."  After letting it sit for a while I came to the conclusion, that it's probably for the best that I didn't get that spot.  Now I have the ability focus on bettering myself in the circumstances I am in and even forcing myself to step out of my comfort zone and take risks I may have not taken if I had been given that spot that I've been sulking over.

All in all, rejection can be good!  Focus on that the next time you don't get the position you wanted at work or didn't get into that dream school you were hoping for.  

As always, I sign off with a big thank you if you have read this far!

-Emma

First Month of College

I can't believe it's already been a month! ..well, almost a month but we're on week four of school.  I'm still really adjusting to everything here; getting used to the luxurious life of public transportation, the exquisite living conditions of living in the dorms with two roommates, and we can't forget about the impecable food of the cafeteria.  I mean it's not that bad, really, but still a change!  Living in San Francisco, I'm really blessed with the location and beauty of this place. (like really, look at these pictures. I live here!) 

College is a lot different than anything I've ever experienced in my life.  But here, at USF, it's not your "typical" college experience.  There isn't a football team or much Greek life, so it kind of forces you to branch out and find other things to do! I mean, I'm not going to lie.. that has made it a little tough to find friends other than the people in your dorm especially when you're swamped with homework too. But I really feel like this school has helped me adapt to living like an adult here.  

After the first few weeks, it really hit me how fast my freshman year is going to go by.  It gets me really excited for the future! Now that I really, know what I want to do with my life, I'm ready to get started with it! But that topic is another post;)  Once again, if you made it to the bottom of this post a thank your sweet soul.

XO

Emma

Dealing With Anxiety

Hi friends!

Me again! Okay so one thing I deal with and I'm sure a bunch of others deal with is ANXIETY.

Here's a little background on my personal experience with it!  Pretty much all of my life I've been a pretty stressed out person, but it was probably around first grade when I really realized what was going on.  It started with small stuff like school, which we all just know and love the effects it can take on our bodies yay! But if I forgot a homework assignment or didn't study for a test, I noticed that my ears would start to get really hot (or so it seemed) and I would turn white as a ghost which is pretty extreme considering I'm already a super pale person.  I figured out easy ways to avoid this like just being prepared and boom, anxiety was suppressed for a few years! Over the years, my anxiety has gradually come about again just due to life.  Hey, it happens to the best of us! My junior year of high school was when it really started getting tough for me though.  I had really low self esteem and was going through stuff at home too. Senior year was when everything exploded.  I had my first real panic attack and let me tell you it was not fun.  Hyperventilating, feeling like I was ready to die, the whole shebang.  Luckily for me, I've only had a few of these massive ones in the past year or so.

So here are some things I do to help me calm down in the midst of these attacks!

1. Be prepared.  I find that if I am organized, have a schedule and allow myself time within the day to catch my breath, it's a lot easier to cope with things, in turn you avoid the stress. Woohoo!
2. Remove yourself from the situation causing you anxiety. This one is pretty self explanatory, but if you feel an anxiety or panic attack coming on, take a deep breath and go somewhere that calms you. It could be your bedroom, a bathroom, outside, or if you're lucky, a beach.  Where ever you can go that you feel safe, GO.
3. Breathe.  This one is a big one for me.  Because I tend to hyperventilate during a panic attack, I usually stop whatever I am doing and try to catch my breath. What helps for me is putting a tissue over my mouth, a towel, or even my shirt to try and help filter my breathing, basically forcing myself to breathe slower. 
4. Talk. I am currently in my first year of college eight hours away from home which seems like an eternity to me.. even though it's really not.  If you're like me, you are really close with your family and get homesick leading to anxiety.  I find that talking to your friends and family from home either on the phone, facetiming, or even to just shoot them a text letting them know how you're feeling, it'll help tremendously. 

PLEASE NOTE: THESE ARE PERSONAL RECOMMENDATIONS, NOT PROFESSIONAL TIPS. 

Well that about sums it up! People, please take into consideration that anxiety is a serious thing and should not be taken lightly or as a joke.  There are a lot of people who struggle with this disorder and it affects everyone in different ways. 

Thanks lovelies! Also, if you made it all the way to this sentence, props to you!

-Emma

FIRST POST WOOP

Hi friends!

Alright so I'm new to this whole blogging ordeal so please cut a girl some slack.. Anywho I'm Emma and I am just a girl living in San Francisco, California (yes, it is as windy as everyone says. no, it rarely rains here). Pretty much it.. there's not much to me! But I'll tell you more anyway because let's be honest here, who doesn't like talking about themselves. Okay, well, I've started this blog simply because I love talking and I love social media so I might as well do both! ..even if no one even reads these haha

So basically, my brain is always going. Like nonstop. I don't understand how it does it. That's why I'm here on blogger/blogspot/whatever you want to call it.  I like sharing my ideas with people in hopes that they inspire them as well.  I also love giving advice on life.. or anything really. Not trying to brag or anything, but I've been through some wild stuff LOL (why I just put LOL, I don't know. Please don't judge me).  What I plan to post here are some of my favorite recipes/foods, DIY tricks and tips, healthy living ideas, beauty fabulousness, and maybe even just what's going on with my life.

Well that pretty much sums it up! Can't wait to get this bad boy up and running!

XO,
Emma

PS. If you read this, I heart you.