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For a long time, I have kept my jewelry collection stashed inside a 'jewelry box', in which I never seemed to unearth. However, after recent shopping visits and Internet browsings, I have come across a variety of hangers and dishes that all beautifully display and organise jewelry collections.  Some of my favourites are listed down below:

Blogposts. Gift ideas. Fashion and style. Recipes. Pinterest has it all. I always end up scrolling through Pinterest boards for hours, whilst bookmarking DIY ideas that I know I won't recreate. But hopefully that will change this year because one of my new years resolutions this year is do get more creative. Pinterest is a great place to organise ideas and bookmark favourite blog posts, so if you're interested in what I'm liking and planning, take a look at my Pinterest.

Here are 5 of my favourite DIY Pinterest boards:

Griottes



Cristina Ramirez



Irene Chang



Natalia Escano

Wimp Tolsma

What are your favourite Pinterest boards? Let me know in the comments below.

I'm writing this post out of a sudden urge because I suddenly feel all the emotions coming to my mind and well, blogging when I'm feeling down is something that I find quite comforting. High school is a scary place. It may not be exactly how it is in movies, but at times it can really cause your emotional and self esteem level to drop drastically. Rumours, back stabbing, fake friends, the list goes on. Ever since entering high school, I occasionally get an extreme feeling of loneliness where I doubt everyone around me and well, it sucks. But after experiencing them so occasionally, I have accumulated a few tips when these feelings arouse that provides myself with a tad bit of comfort.

Switch off Social Media
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc these are places where people share their experiences and thoughts. But one photo doesn't sum up ones relationship. One tag doesn't strengthen ones relationship. It all just doesn't work like that. By turning off all social media, the pressure of being 'popular' and noticed doesn't at all seem important, because after leaving school, this all doesn't matter. I'm not saying having friends isn't important, because it definitely is. But having one close friend is better than having a group of fake friends.

Absorb Yourself Into Another World
Forget about your life, your problems and your unanswered questions. I do this by escaping reality. How? Reading a book, watching a TV show or listening to your favourite podcast. Everyone has their 'thing' that they like to read/watch/listen to whenever things aren't going their way.

Study
Sometimes when you tell sit yourself at a desk and tell yourself "okay, time to study," it just doesn't happen. Your mind is still thinking about all the more entertaining this you can do. But if you're a competitive person, like me, than studying now may be the perfect opportunity. I know that this may not be the case for everyone, but I'm just sharing my personal tips. Whenever I'm feeling friendless, I unintentionally compare myself with other people and when it comes to studying, having a little competition really motivates you to push yourself a lot harder.

Write
Every time I feel upset, all these thoughts come rushing into my head whether its emotions, tips or just ideas and I never realise how must content is produced in my mind.  Ever since starting my own blog, I carry a notebook and pencil nearly everywhere I go, to jot my ideas down because a sudden idea in my head can easily be forgotten. And sometimes writing out your emotions, like what I'm doing on this blog post, can really elevate your feelings. Leaving me feeling more content, satisfied and productive than before.

Do you experience these feelings? How do you deal with them?

1. Whats Your Favorite Holiday Movie?  
This is probably the hardest question because as it nears Christmas time, pretty much the only movies I watch are Christmas related. I would have to go with Elf, Home Alone, Love Actually and The Holiday. 




2. What Are Your Favorite Christmas Colours? 
Red, gold and silver.

3. Christmas Traditions? 
I tend to spend the day in pyjamas as I lounge up while opening presents and watch Christmas movies. Then dress up all fancy at night for a festive dinner.
It's basically a day of laughs with my closest family and friends.

4. If You Could Only Buy One Person a Present This Year Who Would It Be? 
That would have to be my mum. During Christmas time, I try to give back to her as much as possible for everything that she has ever done for me. 

5. What Do You Like To Do On Your Christmas Break? 
Christmas shopping. I just love roaming shopping centres, all the Christmas decoration and fairy lights. Choosing gifts for loved ones are one of my highlights of Christmas, it makes me really excited and grateful.


6. Any Christmas Wishes? 
I really hope everyone stays safe during the Christmas break and return to school or work with joyful memories. I also hope that the upcoming year will bring lots of fun adventures.

7. Favourite Christmas Smell? 
Gingerbread. Gingerbread men. Gingerbread candles. Just gingerbread.

8. What is your favourite Christmas song?
No matter how many times I listen to Michael Buble's Christmas album I still find myself playing it on repeat during the Christmas season. It just never gets old! My last blog post was my Christmas playlist, so check it out if you're interested in more festive music.

9. Favourite holiday food/sweet?
All baked goods and pumpkin spiced lattes.

10, What makes the Christmas holidays special for you? 
Being able to spend time with family and friends. Personally, I love the idea of how so many people gather celebrate one occasion. But nonetheless, I think of Christmas as a time of appreciating, reflecting and giving back to people around you and to those not as fortunate.

Want a quick easy Christmas post without having to plan or prepare? Do this Christmas tag and leave it in the comments below!