Tuesday, 11 March 2014

Positivity around the internet.

We all have these moments when we we're just done, when insecurity's could eat you alive. And most of us still have these moments. It sucks, but that's just how life is. Everyone has their insecurity's and everyone feels bad sometimes. We're humans, no one is perfect. If you're going through a rough time right now, keep going. Because time will pass, and while times passes life will get better. I promise you, how cheesy and not helpful it may sound, it really does get better.

When I don't feel okay, I tend to isolate myself from the entire world. I lock myself up in my room, or go for a walk all by myself. And these things are okay, they sort of help. You could try it yourself, go outside for a walk.

And if these things don't help and you don't feel like moving, I am here to help you!

I found some websites which are so helpful, I have used them myself. Just give it a go and go along with it, you won't regret it.
  • If you're looking for a quiet place this is where you need to be. 
  • If your thoughts are getting too much to handle go to the the thoughts room and get rid of them.
  • If you want to escape 'your world' for a moment go a couple through The secret door
  • If you want to relax but you just can't, have a guided relaxation.
  • If you're looking for distraction this will help for sure, just find out for yourself what it is.
  • If you just need a hug , this is your place to be. 
Do you feel better already? I hope so! If you feel like saying something, you can always leave me a comment, right under this post!

Much love, let me end with this adorable gif!



Monday, 10 March 2014

Spreading love with "Give Back Films".

So I am a little sick at the moment and decided to stay home today. I was wandering around YouTube to kill the time. Being sick isn't the most fun thing, especially not with this amazing weather outside. It is so damn sunny, I just wanna go outside and enjoy it.



Anyways, I discovered this YouTube channel called 'Give Back Films'. The name made curious, so I watched some videos. They have 13 video's at the moment but they have over a 300.000 subscribers which is a lot! So this guys literally give to people, things like money to homeless people. What they do is providing stuff for people which costs money, and you can also donate money to them so they can make this video's.


This one was my favorite video, watch 'till the end to understand why I liked this one!


Now the videos are very uplifting and cute, and I loved watching it. And on one side I do love the idea's they come up with. But on the other side, do you really need money to "give back". 

What do you think?


Saturday, 8 March 2014

"No stop dreaming, be realistic."

That's what I always thought. And it made sense back then...

Yeah that is right I don't think like that anymore, and you know why? Because being "realistic" was so boring and it didn't make me happy. And for a long time I thought why can't I just be realistic and happy? Why do I have to be so complicated. But listening to others, and letting others make your future may look save but it is not realistic at all, and honestly? It's the stupidest thing I've ever done. 

Let me tell you a little story:
When I graduated from High School I sort of really started stressing out, it was time for the real deal. I gotta choose a course which will eventually become my future. But I had no clue what I wanted to do, so I decided to play it save and did the course "International Business Studies". And it was my worst decision. I hated it, I hated every little piece of my course. 

Looking back then I realized where I went wrong, I shouldn't have looked at courses that I would see myself find work for later because I need to work for a business. But I should have kept it way more personal and ask myself, what do I enjoy in life? What are things I actually enjoy to do and for me it was simple. I love media and communication. So I started studying it, and it was the best choice I've made. 

Do I regret the year I spend in International Business Studies? No absolutely not, I learned from it, like I learned from every mistake I made. And I am thankful for my mistakes because how else are you supposed to learn stuff?

But what I'm trying to say is:
Do what makes you happy, because that will be something you'll be good at. Because you enjoy doing it! makes sense, right? Even if people don't believe you can achieve whatever you want to achieve.

I mean the people with the biggest succes are the ones who are crazy enough to believe in their dreams. 

Just look for yourself!




I found these on Tumblr and it's so inspirational right? It's crazy how many times these people got turned down, but they kept believing that their idea would be successful. And I'm pretty sure you know what Starbucks is, and you know where and what Disney Land is, and you know who Harry Potter is. These people had some crazy success, because they believed in their own idea more then anyone else, and that's why they eventually became successful! 

So believe in yourself! And go for your dreams.

Wednesday, 5 March 2014

TAG: "Get to know me" (21 questions)

I got tagged by my lovely blogging friend www.ambernaomi.blogspot.nl for doing this tag! So yeah let's do this! 

1. Are you named after anyone?
Nope don't think so, my dad came up with the name.

2. When was the last time you cried?

Super embarrassing to say but yesterday got a little watery at the cinemates (youtubers) their new video starting off their new season. I think the main reason for me tearing up to it was because I was just very proud, and I had actually met Peter from the cinemates that same day. Which was like a little happiness moment for me. The last time I actually properly teared up and had to get tissues was when the trailer for The Fault In Our Stars Movie came out, I just couldn't contain my excitement for the movie. ugh, I'm such a girl hahah. 

3. Do you have kids?
I actually turn 19 at the end of this month and I'm happy to say that I don't have any kids at the moment.

4. If you were another person, would you be a friend of yourself?

Uhmm.. I'm not sure, I have some bad quality's I sort of not like so maybe now yeah, but if this question was asked last year I would've probably said no.

5. Do you use sarcasm a lot?
All the freaking time, and the worst is that some people think I'm serious all the time. And I promise my kind of sarcasm is VERY obvious.

6. Will you ever bungee-jump?
oh my god yes!

7. What’s your favorite cereal?
I don't really am into cereal to be honest. But anything with Chocolate is okay so any cereal with chocolate.

8. What's the first thing you notice about people?
The hair and eyes.

9. What is your eye colour?
Brown.

10. Scary movie or happy endings?
When I'm alone I prefer happy endigs, but with friends I'd love to go for a scary movie.. The thing is, I get scared very easily so I just don't have the guts to watch a scary movie all by myself.

11. Favorite smells?
Freshly baked croissants, Cinnamon, Apple's & minty smells 

12. Summer or winter?
SUMMERRRRRRR. I hate the cold.

13. Computer or television?
Computer, I can watch back whatever I want, whenever I want.

14. What’s the furthest you’ve ever been from home?
Morocco, which is also where I originally come from.

15. Do you have any special talents?
I take pictures who turn out pretty good sometimes. 

16. Where were you born?
Amsterdammmmm.

17. What are your hobbies?
Reading, Watching soaps/youtube/anything, taking out my camera to the city. Walk around in Amsterdam. Hanging out with friends, and music. Just anything that has to do with music.

18. Do you have any pets?
No, But I wish I had a cat though.

19. Favorite movie? 
hard one.... Don't make me choose... Please...

20. Do you have any siblings? 
Yes, two younger sisters

21. What do you want to be when you grow up?
I want to do something with media & communication. And I want to be amazing at filming and photography!


Those were the questions of this tag. 
I hope you got some fun information out of it, if you have any questions feel free to drop them in my commenting box!

Tuesday, 4 March 2014

Review: Staying Strong 365 days a year.

Last year Demi Lovato came out with her first book. Titled Staying Strong 365 days a year.


I look up to Demi Lovato a lot, so I was very curious about the book. And as soon as it came out I ordered it and gave it a look.






The book is a very interesting book, and I am very happy with it. It was totally worth my money. I keep it next to my bed and I start the day by reading it.
The book starts on January 1st and ends December 31st.



Every page starts off with the date of the day, a Quote, sometimes Demi's quote, sometimes others. Then a short personal message from Demi, and it ends with a goal for the day. 

I think it is very inspiring to start off every day with a quote who will get you to think about anything that has to do with life. The short message from Demi is just her explaining her thoughts and experiences about the quote of that page and why she chose to put it in her book. It is basically Demi Lovato giving you life advice.

I love learning something from Demi every day of the year, she starts off my day good. It is a very personal book, and if you're a fan I totally recommend it. And if you're not I totally think you should give it a go anyways. She's been through a lot on a very young age, which is inspiring and uplifting to see someone who had it that bad to end up this successful in career and in life.


I think the right way to end this blogpost is by this Quote from Katie Couric on the backside of the book. I couldn't agree more! :)


Sunday, 2 March 2014

The City and its beauty.

When I don't feel okay I tend to do weird stuff, a couple weeks ago I felt sort of bad and decided to walk around in Amsterdam at 7 in the morning before school started. Why? I have absolutely no idea, did it work? yeah!
I died at this, isn't it gorgeous?

through the day it's actually hard to walk fast through these streets.

It was so quiet, and so calming. And admit it, Amsterdam looks pretty amazing when it's that empty.

I cleared my head, walking around that early, and seeing the sun come up. And this comes from someone who appreciates her sleep more then anything. So I was a bit in chock of my weird idea, but it made me realize something.

Walking around, all alone is good from time to time. Just walking around, clearing your head. And appreciate the city, or village you live in. It took me two early, quiet mornings to realize how beautiful the city is I live in.

I live in Amsterdam, but this isn't just meant for anyone that lives in Amsterdam, it doesn't matter where you live. Go walk. On your own, or with a close friend. Walk quietly or talk as much as you want. But don't take the usual way, take another one. And look around, put your phone away and really look at everything and everyone around you. You'll be surprised. At least I was! You start noticing things you would've never noticed. It's kind of a meditation.

So when I discovered all this small interesting streets and all these beautiful canals I started looking in a different way to everywhere I went even places like dam square where I walked around daily, and believe it or not, I discovered Amsterdam's beauty all over again. So I made a video to show you pretty Amsterdam, and I liked to see even more and film it so you could enjoy the view with me.







Saturday, 1 March 2014

"The bad news? Everything ends. The good news? Everything ends."

This quote is straight up honest, and so freaking true. It doesn't matter how bad life gets, it doesn't stop so you could feel better again. It goes on, it always will and it always have. So when something bad is happening, I always keep in mind to that it isn't forever. And weirdly enough it helps.

But it doesn't mean you need to wait for life to get better, because every minute you didn't spend being happy is 60 seconds of lost happiness that you won't ever get back.

The thing is, life goes on. How stupid it may sound, it is true. And it took me actually a couple years to realize.

And since then I realized something else, if something bad is going on in your life, stay strong, because it isn't going to be forever. And if life looks good for you, enjoy it as much as possible and appreciate it. It won't be forever. Good and Bad things are a part of living, if there are no ups and downs you're dead (think about it).


Everyone wants happiness, no one wants pain, but you can't have a rainbow, without a little rain.