X things guys/girls hate on girls/guys!

OK, I was postponing this post for so long, but I've just watched a video about this and I got so annoyed so here I am.

Note: I'm going to talk only about one gender (as I'm a girl and it's easier), but this totally goes the other way around too. Also, I'm gonna talk about fashion, but this goes for hair, make-up and everything else.

You know those lists "10 things guys hate on girls"? Well I just watched one regarding fashion and there were some things I hate too, but that's so not the point here. Under that video, there were so many comments saying "why should I care what guys think", "they can't say anything about my clothes" and so on. Newsflash girl!! Yes, they can comment your style. Just like you can comment theirs. There's nobody who can tell you what to wear or what not to wear. You should be smart enough to know what is appropriate and what isn't and what looks good and what doesn't. But other people can still comment if they like it or not. Because, by saying they don't like it, they don't take away your right to actually wear that. There was another video then called "10 things girls hate on guys" and girls were commenting how something is really weird and looks stupid or awful. And now that should be OK? These weren't the same girls of course (at least I didn't see any familiar name), but people can comment on other people's fashion style. I'm not saying you should totally trash somebody's style, but in these lists everything is so generalized that you're not assaulting anyone in particular, you're just stating what you do and don't like. I really hope you get the message here because this was bugging me for the past few months now (maybe more). I have the need to say that some girls take things too seriously and they go all defensive and get that "girl power" state of mind real quick. Which is not totally wrong, but have in mind this story goes for guys too. However, I haven't seen guys commenting how "they don't care what girls think" or "they don't have a right to say anything about our clothes". They mostly took it as it is - generalized list that should entertain people on YouTube.

So, guys and girls, please chill :)

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What do you think about this topic?

New year - new me stuff

Hi. If you read my previous post where I expressed my anger and disappointment in myself for basically wasting my year, this will be a sequel to it. I'm usually that type of person who thinks that just because it's 1st of January, everything will be different and this will be my best year so far. I'm also the kind of person who probably won't change a thing in my life so don't be weirded out if you read how I messed up my year in the end of 2017. Now that you all know that I'm fully aware of this, we can talk a bit about what I'm planning on doing this year.
Note: There's also a post for my 2016 plans which you can read here.

• start driving

I think I mentioned before that I got my driver's licence somewhere around March (?) last year. Since then, I've been behind the wheel once around April and that was it. In driving school we actually have a month of lectures and then few months of driving so I think I got pretty good at it (I passed, didn't I?), but I haven't drove in quite a while and we have a different car than that I learned on so I really need to adjust. I'm planning on asking my mom or brother to be my right hand for the first few drives.

• get a tattoo

I've been thinking and talking about this one for so freaking long, even I'm bored by this topic. But, to be honest, I think I'm closer to this than ever. I found a great cheap (my tattoos would be small, therefore cheaper) place which I already like (as they do hair, waxing, massages,...) and I'll ask there all about it and hopefully get before June (?).

• get a job

I know I've said this before, but I really don't have the time for a job. I'm at college for 8 every day (this varies but this is like some average calculation). With this being said, there isn't a student job that is this flexible that I could work for example only 3 hours on Monday, 5 hours on Tuesday and so on... I'll see how my schedule will look like next semester, but I really hope I'll do something about this.

• learn new language

I like to think I'm pretty good with languages and I have some which I'd like to learn (German, Spanish, Portuguese and Turkish). I don't care whether this is in a real school or some few months course or even by Duolingo... I would be pretty happy if I learn at least few common phrases.

• start my nail salon

OK, nothing big, but I do love manicures and I have a starter kit for acrylic nails and I actually already bought furniture for this last year, but I never did anything with it, so maybe this will be the year...

What are your plans? Do you have some New Year resolutions or you're not for it?

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New Year blues

OK, I really had no idea what to call this post so I gave it this title, but this really is not about the New Year. I've been feeling like this for the past few months now. Basically I feel like I have no control over my life and like I'm going nowhere. To fill you in: I'm 21, student, in Europe, living with my parents.

OK, I can start now. I've been seeing many of my friends studying abroad, exploring new cities and cultures, working, some are athletes and they have sponsorship (by the freaking Coca-Cola). People are learning few languages, doing sports, playing several instruments. With all that, they manage to keep a great social life and mostly great grades in college. And then there's me. I'm struggling with college alone and I have 4 friends I can hang out with (but they're not the same group so I have two groups of two friends). I can't get a job cause I'm at college from about 8 a.m. till 6 p.m. every day. With that said, I can't really travel or take courses cause we don't have that much money. And OK, this is maybe an excuse cause I'm also shy as hell so God knows would I ever participate in something... I got rejected from my dream job this (now last) year. Everyone is telling me not to feel sad or down, and they think I'm really OK with it as I went on with my life and education like nothing happened, but to be honest, I'm really worried. It bugs me almost every day and I think about it a lot more than I show. Also, time around New Year is always reminding me that I'm single, which I'm usually perfectly OK with, but you know... New Year... Also, I've gained weight which instantly made me more shy and self-conscious.

I just wanna live my life! I want to do so many things and I somehow can't manage it. I know that for the 99% of these issues I have it's my fault, but that's how it is. And I'm just feeling down so I wrote this.

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Happy New Year! | 2016/2017

Hello everyone!

I know I've been MIA this December, but you know how it is... I had so much to do, so many cakes to bake and, of course, being a student is extremely stressful during this month (thanks college).

It's currently 31st of December 2016, 7:30 p.m. Let's talk about my plans for the evening. I was planning on staying at home, alone cause my parents are working night shifts and my brother is not in town, with warm cocoa, some movies, blanket... You know... My plans changed so I'll go out with my friend just to see the fireworks and then we'll be at my place doing the same thing I was planning on doing on my own. So not much has changed. To be honest, I'm not excited about New Year anymore. Maybe because I only have like 4 friends, 3 of which are not in town and they're also in relationships so I don't want to be a third wheel. Also, going out in a club requires a good company, preferably a larger group which I don't have. Organizing a private party also requires some group of people which, again, I don't have. I'd like to travel somewhere just to get rid of this pressure that I just have to do something great for New Year's Eve. It's the same night as any, just much more expensive. Nothing will change tomorrow, although I like to do that "New Year - new me" thing.

Since this started off kinda depressing, I'll just cut to the chase.

Happy New Year!!!

I wish you all the best. To you and your loved ones! Have a great time tonight (whatever you're doing) and have a great first day of new year! Also, I wish you that this year is the best one yet!

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Btw. What are your plans for tonight/tomorrow?

My Christmas and birthday wishlist | 2016

Hello. How are you? Ready for Christmas already?

Last year I posted Christmas present ideas post where I wrote down what I wouldn't mind getting and what I think are great presents. Also, I'd like to add that anything personalized is a big plus!

Note: Also, in this post from last year, I said I would help you get the presents for your loved ones. I would like to continue that good mood so feel free to contact me. Read about it there.

Now, that was last year. This time I'll write down exactly what I would like to get. I already send some hints to my friends and family, but in case they didn't get it, here's my list. (My family does not read this and only 3 of my friends know about this...)
Note: Also, my birthday is really close to Christmas, so that's why this is a wishlist for both.

• radio + CD player

Old school stuff! I just love music and it's playing on my laptop 24/7. However, I love it when my song comes up on the radio which is why I want it. We had one, but it's broken for the past few months and the fact that it's in the living room meant that I could only listen to it when I was home alone. My new radio has to have a CD player, a regular radio stations and an USB connector.

• notebook with rubber covers

This came out ages ago, but I never got my hand on it. For some reason, I love those with just stripes or notebook for math. I don't like planners or organizers because I want to have the full freedom over what I write in there. The ones I can actually play with and change the covers are my favorite, but a Lego-style clip is a must.

• basically anything with planes and military print

I have huge love for both of these, so you can't go wrong with it. I saw little erasers in the shape of airplanes and I fell in love.

• yearly planner

I'm not talking about any planner... I want that narrow one with one week per page. I saw one silver one today and it's great. All other planners I made from regular notebooks didn't work for me. I never write down anything in there and it's just not practical. This one would be a game changer, I think. Also, I found one I'm in love with so even if I don't get it, I'll order it myself and personalize it.

It's basically like this only wider.

• lipstick holder

When I started buying lipsticks, room for 12 of them was enough, but now I have over 20 of them and I don't have anywhere to store them. I found some on eBay that can hold 24 lipsticks and I could really use that. The more room, the better.

• scarf/blanket

You know what I'm talking about. I want that huge square piece of fabric that could easily be a blanket, but people say it's scarf. I don't know how I got attached to that trend, but I love it how it looks on other people so I hope it would look good on me too.

• Brooklyn Bridge motives

I love New York and I would take any motive with it, except maybe Statue of Liberty (I don't know why I don't find that as exciting...). However, my favorite motive is Brooklyn Bridge. I would like huge puzzles with it, but a picture or a poster would be a total hit.

• new mobile phone and new camera

OK, this is too much to ask, but I'd still like to get (myself) a new phone cause I've been in love with the new Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge since it came out. Also, my bigger wish is to get a really good but smaller camera, preferably the one with the screen that can be flipped. Cause selfies...

What's on your list? Do you make a list and give it to your loved ones or you like to be surprised?