Tests Are Overrated

I AM SERIOUSLY OVER TESTS!

I hate that I worry about how well I take a test and if I do not do well then I will not get into the college of my choice. Standardized tests are ridiculous!!! Everything should not be based on how well you take a fricking test! We are labeled by our test scores and that is not a way we should be treated. Most of my education is things that I will never use. But of course we are not in control of our own lives and our classes are chosen for us for stuff we will never use. We just have to pass them to graduate and will never use them again. We all take the same ACT, SAT, etc but why? We do not all learn the same or understand everything the same. We live in a messed up society. There is nothing we can do, and it is ridiculous. 

There is a 'No Child Left Behind' law saying that every child has to take the standardized tests in school. There are some kids that cannot take a test due to disabilities and may be dying. This is ridiculous. 

Tests like the ACT measure how well you can take a test. That is not right. No standardized test are! I really just needed to rant about this. Thanks to my friend Naomi, she influenced me to blog about this and she feels as strongly as I do about this. 

You're Too Good To Me

Everything is happening so fast. When they told me that senior year was going to fly by I figured it was just something they always said. But no, it is entirely true. It is crazy how fast everything is going right now. I am just getting invitations made and getting ready to send them out. I am still stressing over college and if where I am attending is going to be where I want to be. 
I know I said that I would have 'no ragrets' but I am seriously stressing. This was not how I wanted to end my senior year. I have settled old disputes and got new ones. I just feel like everything is escalating.

I like the fact that I can make decisions for myself. I am happy and content with life. I originally started this post about 2 weeks ago, I think I proved to myself that every week brings something new. Making decisions is difficult but you have to decipher what is important or what can be handled later in life. 

One big permanent decision I had to make was about a tattoo. Sounds crazy right? But it is not, if you do not like what you get then you are screwed for life. I didn't want to regret my tattoos because I want every tattoo I get to mean something to me. 

The ambersand symbol resembles a broken infinity, meaning nothing truly lasts forever but there is always an &. The bow and arrow reminds me that there are set backs in life but to keep moving forward. The words are my grandmother's words in her handwriting. I miss her everyday and I always have the reminder that she is always with me and I know she loves me too. 

-xoxo Rach

Want some inspiration?

Hey guys!

So I have been struggling what to post for a while now. I didn't want to just cry about my life on this blog about what decisions I am making and struggling with. I really hope you guys will leave comments about what you want to hear about or personal message me. I recently posted about a haul and I hope you guys liked it. I have also considered posting fitness inspiration and what I do and what I eat. Maybe even starting a YOUTUBE vlog type of thing. I would REALLY love to hear back from you guys!! 

-xoxo Rach

New Things Are Good Things

Hello Everyone!!!

I have not posted in forever and it makes me so sad!

I have been out of town lately and I went shopping!! 

I spent quite a bit of money for myself and I think I have definitely earned it. 

I got a job!!! Finally, I am so nervous and excited about it! It is at a store named Justice and I am so excited to start earning money again!

I took a break from work because it was my senior year and I had a bunch of stuff to do and work just did not fit into my schedule especially with sports. So now that sports is over and the school year is starting to come to a close and I will be graduation I thought it would be best to start making and saving money again because I do need to purchase a new car before college starts and I do not know how to pay for it throughout college because its going to take some time to pay for it. 

Besides all of this I though it would be kind of fun to do a sort of Haul blog. I will post pics of all my recent purchases and if you guys like them I can do more!

Maurices

I got these shoe for a buy one get one 50% sale and I LOVE THEM! Maurices never disappoints me and they are not expensive and totally worth it!

Victorias Secret

 I do not buy my underwear from anywhere else. I think the buy 5 for $25 is a great deal from Victorias Secret and these thongs are amazing!! They are so soft and comfy and lightweight! I can not tell you what the exact name of them. 

 I always stick to my lotion from PINK and I love it, I love the hot crush smell it is great!

Tillys

 I got these from a store called Tillys and I feel like it is a cheaper version of the Buckle and I love it. 

Tillys

 This cardigan is also from Tillys, it has strings flowing from the bottom and it is so lightweight and perfect for summer!

Tillys

 This shirt is from Tillys and I love it!! It is a racerback and I absolutely love the front. 

Forever 21

 I really needed some gold jewelry so this necklace is from Forever 21 and it was like $5.

Tillys

This necklace is from Tillys and was about $10 I think. 

Thanks for reading!

-xoxo Rach

Lost in this thing called life.

So I recently lost my mind. I thought I knew where I was going to college and what direction I was heading. I'm lost now. I really just wish I could take a year off but that is just not an option with my mother. 

I think I am going to stick around town for another year or 2, and then continue on. I wish money was never an issue. I want to travel and see the world. Isn't that what life is about? I want to find myself. I thought I had found the love of my life too and now I have a voice in my head and someone yelling in my mind "Why so serious at such a young age" I cannot argue with this voice, as it is coming from my mother. I do not understand why it matters. I am not the same as everyone else and I do not get the freedom I believe I deserve. I hate that I have someone judging my life every step of the way. 

Life is sure one hell of a ride. I just want to live it to the fullest but I have that constant worry that someone will be disappointed with my decisions. I worry too much, I know. I never know what to do. 

SO WHAT THE HELL! Go hard or go home. 

Thanks for listening.

-xoxo Rach

THANK YOU!

This is a random happy post! I am so thankful that more and more people are reading my blog and I have gotten so much positive feedback and it makes my heart happy! The Liebster Award has made my blog so much more popular and I keep receiving comments and messages about it! 

I am so gracious for all of you!!!

Positive feedback makes me think so much more and better of myself. It completely boosts my self-esteem more than you will ever know. THANK YOU guys so much for reading and posting! 

Much Love! 

-xoxo Rach

Liebster Award!

Good news everyone!!

I was recently nominated for the Liebster Award Nomination by Kristelle Morgan, other wise known by her blog Forever Dreaming. The award is for small blogs (200 followers or less) I am honored to be nominated especially because no one I know besides one person even knows about this blog and I am overjoyed to know that more than one person reads my blog. Thank you Kristelle for inspiring me to continue blogging and telling me you enjoy reading! 

The rules for Liebster Award :

1. Thank the person who nominated you

2. Answer the questions given by the nominator

3. Nominate another 11 bloggers (with 200 or less followers) and link them

4. Create 11 new questions for the nominees to answer

5. Notify all nominees by social media/blogs

Questions asked by Kristelle Morgan:

1. What is your dream career/job?

My dream job is to be successful. I haven't yet figured out what my plan is but I'm learning towards a counselor. I love to help people out and give them advice. I also want to love the job I have and not spend every minute I'm working thinking about what I could do better. 

2. What is the first thing you do when you wake up?

On weekends I check my phone and lay in bed for about an hour. On weekdays I usually go to the bathroom..:)

3. What is your ultimate holiday destination?

I want to be with family, I don't care where I am as long as I am with them. 

4. What is your all-time favourite book/genre?

I can't just pick one book because I love all types but my favorite genre would be young adult and romance, maybe some with a little mystery. 

5. Describe yourself in 10 words or less

A unique, funny individual, friendly and trustworthy, and awesome. 

6. What bands/artists do you love and what are your favourite songs by them?

Ed Sheeran, Sam Smith, Shania Twain, Fall Out Boy, Luke Bryan it varies as you can see. I love Thinking Out Loud, Lay Me Down, Any Man Of Mine, Uma Thurman, I See You.

7. If you could have one wish, what would it be?

To change the world for the better. I want to known for the good things, not the bad. 

8. What made you want to start blogging?

I started to blog because it was my get away. I want people to learn from my mistakes and I like to give advice and raise people's hopes and inspire them to do the things they do not think they can do. I love to blog and I love when people leave comments saying that I inspire them and that I am inspirational. 

9. If you were trapped on a deserted island, what 3 things would you take and why?

I would take a book, endless supply of water, and survival skills. 

10. Describe your favourite food without actually using the name of it

Delicious, can be eaten and cooked many different ways, tan, or yellow, can  be grown, it is a vegetable ( I think) 

11. If you could spend the day with one person (dead or alive, famous or not) who would it be, why and what would you do together?

I would want to spend it with Demi Lovato, I know she was a Disney Star but she is very inspirational in all that she has been through. 

My Nominations

http://toomanythoughtsforherowngood.blogspot.com/

http://jahnavitaneja.blogspot.com/

http://josephinebeth.blogspot.co.uk/

http://www.lifeisagirlsbestfriend.com/

http://monicasclosett.blogspot.com/?m=1

http://www.sophiebordenave.com/

http://ticklemebear.blogspot.com/

http://www.thecreativeglow.com/

http://www.logofhermemories.blogspot.in/

http://smb-health.blogspot.in/

http://sunlightkeeperadventures.blogspot.hu/

It is hard for me to tell how many followers each one has so I'm sorry if I messed up!

My Questions

1. Why did you start blogging?

2. Who inspires you the most and why?

3. What is your favorite movie/genre?

4. Where do you want to visit most and why?

5. What is your favorite book/genre?

6. What questions do you hate to answer?

7.What is the weirdest thing you have ever done?

8. If you could create one thing what would it be?

9. Describe yourself in 3 words

10. What is your favorite food?

11. What is the thing you hate to spend money on?

Thanks for reading!

-xoxo Rach