Update 11/13/15: Please pray for all those in Paris. I'd just like to dedicate this short post to all those who have served this co...
A lot of people pass by our dorm so it's always nice to spread the Fall spirit.
Here are some fun-spooky-nature-family-fun DIYs!
NOW FOR THE DIYS!
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Autumn Jars! I just grabbed some fake Fall-colored leaves & placed them into some clear jars. It is simple & is great for putting supplies on your desk.
Signs of Fall! My mom got this at Walmart. I hung it outside my dorm door. It only took me about five minutes! I just drew some leaves with chalk & now I have a decorative sign on my door!
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Fall Leaf Tree! I came up with this idea while trying to figure out what to do with some extra fake leaves. I grabbed a branch & taped it along the stand of the lamp. I also placed some leaves through the holes in the top of the lamp to make the "tree" look more full.
Popsicle Stick Characters! I saw a similar idea online where they made the Scarecrow a magnet. I changed it up & made a Frankenstein & Ghost so that they could be hanged on twine.
- I got some regular acrylic paint, scissors, & googly eyes.
- I used twine & the Halloween pins to allow them to be hanged.
Fall Wreaths + Decorative Pine Cones! I grabbed these at Walmart one day. Pumpkins were only about $3-5. Popsicle sticks and googly eyes were about $1. And I also got some Autumn-designed mesh.
- I used foam poster board to cut out a circle & I wrapped mesh around it!
- Painting Pine Cones! I grabbed some pine cones in my front yard. (I recommend cleaning them) My sister and I painted them with of course paint, glitter and metallic spray paint!
- I spray painted some tiny acorns, pot-stickers & glued some nuts to my wreath. I put this one on the inside of our dorm door.
This is the front door of my family's house. My mom actually made this wreath (she was inspired by Pinterest). I just love all the different colors & items.
Spooky Decor! I got decorative clothespins. They are orange with black polka dots (Halloween-y:O booooo!). My mom had some extra twine. I grabbed extra pics & hung them up on our dorm window!
I also got some pine cones from my house & brought them to our dorm for decoration!
And so I decided to make a hand print turkey! I added some cute stickers & I'm done!
All you need is a few colors and a paint brush & you're set!
My family has a cabinet filled with tons of extra art supplies & I found these random holiday stickers! I put some on my desk & I think it's fun to look down and see the cute stickers.
P.S. Also,
We got pumpkin-smelling wax! It makes our whole room smell like Thanksgiving!
Look at these huge pine cones!
The two on the right are from a trip we took last year & they are huge! The far left pine cone is a normal sized pine cone I found in my front yard. I place a couple of the huge pine cones on my desk for decoration.
Hope you liked these Fall DIYs!
A lot of people pass by our dorm so it's always nice to spread the Fall spirit. Here are some fun-spooky-nature-family...
We went to the top of the hotel to view the Houston skyline.
It was the perfect timing because the sun was starting to set!
My favorite thing about cities is the architecture! Right now I'm on a Pre-Med track, but architecture would have to be my second choice. I love the art & the magnificence of the designs involved in making these structures. All the work that goes into buildings amazes me.
(Chicago visit in Dec.2014)
I think my appreciation for architecture & engineering started when my dad and I built models for my Latin contests in high school. I also read this non-fiction book in high school, The Devil in the White City, which takes place in Chicago. It describes a mix of architecture, history, and murder-mystery.
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My big sister had gotten a couple extra tickets for the SaeFest Music Festival at the Hilton Americas in Houston so she took my twin sister and me with her. Most of the performers were regular students & some of them were student you-tubers.
Vincent Ngo. I loved his voice & music!
This most fun acts to see were in the Hip-Hop room!
Food Trucks! YUM!
There are a bunch of food trucks around campus & also downtown. It was the first time I had a Kimchi Burger! There was also a food truck that just made ice cream sandwiches. (My sister actually got on the Houston Snapchat story because of her ice cream sandwich)
Hope you enjoyed this post!
We went to the top of the hotel to view the Houston skyline. It was the perfect timing because the sun was starting...
This is my first tag! (Yay!) I'm sooo ready for Sweater Weather!
(This is my dad's sweater that I sort of borrowed-for-forever. It's huge & perfect:))
1. Favorite Candle Scent?
I love vanilla & pumpkin smelling scents! I actually bought pumpkin smelling wax a few days ago to make our room smell like pumpkin-yummy-deliciousness.
2. Coffee, Tea or Hot Chocolate?
Chai Tea in the mornings & Hot Chocolate (preferably at night while snuggled up in blankets while watching TV)
3. Do You Switch Your Makeup Routine For the Season?
I don't really wear much makeup. I usually keep it simple with some BB cream mixed w/sunscreen and a little bit of powder. Chapstick will be a must for the cold weather!
4. Hats or Scarves?
Beanies & scarves! Knit scarves are the best!
5. Most Worn Sweater?
My dad's XXL knit sweater! (the pic above) I think he got it when he was actually in college from Gap. So it's like really really really old. It envelopes my whole body and its so snugly. (It's like a dress on me & I love it!)
6. Must Have Fall Nail Polish?
I haven't bought many new nail polishes in a while. But great all-around colors for me would have to be white & black:)
7. Football Games or Jumping in a Pile of Leaves?
BOTH! The next time I see a pile of leaves, I'm seriously going to make a leaf "Angel". (like a snow angel but like with leaves:))
8. Skinny Jeans or Leggings?
Leggings! Big sweaters & large shirts with some leggings. It's so simple & perfect!
9. Boots or UGGs?
UGGs! My family was obsessed with these for a while. I also like Bear Paw, which is also like UGGs, but they're cheaper! Short UGGs & maybe ankle boots would be perfect!
10. What is Your Favorite Thing about Fall?
Nature! The leaves are so beautiful. And I love the chilly weather!
11. Do You Have a Song that Gets You in the Fall mood or Just a Song You're Loving at the Moment?
Cake By the Ocean by DNCE (clean version). And Me & the Rhythm by Selena Gomez. (I'm really into mainstream pop music-which can be annoying) But you guys should totally listen to these!
12. What is the Fall Weather Like Where You Currently Live?
Its been pretty windy here but it's sooo sunny which makes walks feel so amazing! It'll get cool slowly where I live. The best fall weather is waking up in the morning with tons of blankets all around you!
I was tagged by Snaps n Pixels!
I'm seriously so into seasonal festivities & holidays. Every time I go out, I want to buy pumpkin-everything & go crazy with Fall DIYs. I'm sort of obsessing:) This tag was so much fun! I would love to hear what you guys think so you should totally do this tag!!
This is my first tag! (Yay!) I'm sooo ready for Sweater Weather! (This is my dad's sweater that I sort of borrowed-for-foreve...
UH won 59-14 against Texas State!
This was my first college football game. It was so much better than any high school sports game I've been to. The student section was so loud & super pepped up! They started the game off with blowing out fire with a few fireworks which made everybody super pumped. When we saw James Harden from the H-Rockets on the sidelines, we all chanted "Harden! Harden!" & he waved! Really, I think the best part of the experience though was screaming our heads off when there was a touchdown:)
This was my first college football game. It was so much better than any high school sports game I've been to. The student section was so loud & super pepped up! They started the game off with blowing out fire with a few fireworks which made everybody super pumped. When we saw James Harden from the H-Rockets on the sidelines, we all chanted "Harden! Harden!" & he waved! Really, I think the best part of the experience though was screaming our heads off when there was a touchdown:)
Game Day Outfit!
I wore a UH shirt with black leggings. I also put my hair up in a high pony-tail with a red scrunchie. At the game, they gave us Go Coogs! headbands so I looked super spirited! It was awesome to see the stadium filled with everybody wearing red & chanting C-O-U-G-A-R-S!
Each cup cost $7 at the game! (which I totally wasn't expecting) Like $7 for a soda?!?
The first 2,000 students got souvenir t-shirts so we came early & got seats three rows from the front! I wasn't in band in high school, but I've always admired how synchronized & how amazing their formations were when they played music during games. I didn't snap a picture of them, but the band looked and sounded ah-mazing!
Whenever we scored a touchdown, we all screamed, jumped, and pretty much went all out even when it was clear we were going to win (It also helped that a giant helmet would go across the field while people threw t-shirts after touchdowns:)).
I loved how thousands of people across the stadium came here in support of our team. It made the night so full of unity and spirit!
Also, if you can, you guys should start watching these new TV shows that just premiered! I'm obsessed with all of them!!!
Minority Report
Scream Queens
Heroes Reborn
Survivor (Season 31)
Grey's Anatomy (Season 12)
Also, if you can, you guys should start watching these new TV shows that just premiered! I'm obsessed with all of them!!!
Minority Report
Scream Queens
Heroes Reborn
Survivor (Season 31)
Grey's Anatomy (Season 12)
UH won 59-14 against Texas State! This was my first college football game. It was so much better than any high school sports game I...
(My sister snapped these photos with her phone:))
Downtown Houston is filled with all kinds of small shops & restaurants! My family pretty much loves ramen everything so my big sister took us out to this Japanese restaurant called JINYA Ramen Bar.
This was so cute! This appetizer was called a JINYA bun! The bread-dough-thing on the outside was so good!
I've never eaten Japanese Ramen. I usually eat cheap Korean ramen so the texture of the noodles & thickness of the soup was so much different than what I was used to!
Green Tea Mochi for dessert!
I loved the lighting & the chill atmosphere of the restaurant. It was a blast to go out to a new place & try new things!
(My sister snapped these photos with her phone:)) Downtown Houston is filled with all kinds of small shops & restaurants! My ...
My sister and I added these simple things to our room that has made living in college so much better!
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We added a small table with a vase with some flowers to the room. Not only is it great for eating quick snacks, but it's also just a simple way to decorate empty spaces!:)
Today, I picked this flower while walking from class back to our dorm. Who knew free things could be so beautiful:)?
I put the flower through a hole on my lamp! I know it won't last, but it's so nice to look up & see such a pretty flower after studying.
These few things have definitely made our room feel so much more lively! ♥
Also, anybody else super excited for Fall weather?!
My sister and I added these simple things to our room that has made living in college so much better! ♥ This is a Candle Warmer (But ...
I think the best feeling I've ever felt was when I was on the verge of feeling inspired. I get that nervous excitement that consumes my thoughts & starts to make my hands all jittery.
I love the feeling of pushing that boundary of what I think is "too crazy" or "too scary" for me to do.
It gives me that sort of rush & passion that makes me want to stop everything. To take a step back & take everything in.
I love this quote from Steve Jobs (Above photo+link).
It's like listening to an amazing song~I could hear it a million times & never get tired of it.
So here's to the crazy ones.
Hope you like this post :)
I think the best feeling I've ever felt was when I was on the verge of feeling inspired. I get that nervous excitement that consumes...
I've been in college for a week now. Right off the back, here's what I noticed in the differences between high school & college!
•In High School, you don't pay!
•In College, you pay for Everything! (Books, lab supplies, school supplies, online access codes)
•In High School, you have friends that you've known for a long time,
•In College, you are pretty much forced to make new friends. (I legit have no desire to make new friends but that's probably just me)
•In High School, the food is the same, often repeated meals.
•In College, the food is really good (idk maybe it's just me!?)
•In High School, school spirit can be lame.
•In College, school spirit is Everything.
•In High School, your parents do everything.
•In College, you're on your own! (Idk I like doing my own laundry...)
•In High School, you have 7 classes a day!
•In College, you choose your classes!
•In High School, classes start at 7/8 a.m.
•In College, classes start the latest depending on what you want! (Hallelujah!)
•In High School, you have classes with people your age.
•In College, you have classes with and meet people that are older & younger!
In public high schools, it's free for students (ehh taxes) & it's so easy to take that education for granted. High school was an amazing experience (though at times stressful bc of classes), and I'm thankful to have graduated from a great high school.
In college, you pay thousands of dollars but you also get access to better food, gyms, events, sports, and you can meet so much more people! You try to get your money's worth in the classes you take!
This first week of college has been a blast with professors giving mostly introductory information & I really really don't want to actually start learning really intense stuff in my classes yet...
11:10 ;)
I've been in college for a week now. Right off the back, here's what I noticed in the differences between high school & colleg...
I guess you could call this my first "college party". Everybody got glow sticks, pizza, and a bunch of Monster sponsored things. We also got t-shirts that got soaked in glow paint during party. I think the best part was when the DJ played a dance mix version of "Shut Up and Dance with Me" which is my JAM!
This event was so much better than any high school dance event that I've been to. I loved how you could have so much fun without anybody judging or even recognizing you (mostly due to night time darkness and the huge crowd). Grace & I went to the very front where the music blasted and tons of paint sprayed on us!
#GlowRage is going across different college campuses & doing these kind of events!
I guess you could call this my first "college party" . Everybody got glow sticks, pizza, and a bunch of Monster sponsored th...
Dorm Tour Video: http://youtu.be/iPZ2EYgQVHs
On the 20th, I moved into the University of Houston (UH)!
My roommate is my sister. Our residence hall is Cougar Village 1.
I was actually really impressed by the campus. I've lived in Houston my whole life so UH didn't seem that exciting, but this first week has been so much fun!
My mom made these throw pillows to match Grace's bed spread! It's so cute!
Grace's shelves-she puts some frames & beauty products in little boxes!
Grace has like five makeup bags!? But anyways, she just put everyday things on the shelves on top of the dresser. We got some magazines to add some color to our room & they're perfect for when we are bored in our dorm.
There was this giant mirror! This was probably my favorite part of my dorm. I've never had a full length mirror so this was pretty cool!
I put Washi tape on my shelves for decoration! I put some everyday hair accessories on the top with some textbooks & other daily objects.
I put some mini-towels, headbands, Kleenex, magazines, and IPad on my bottom shelf.
On top of my dresser, I placed my school notebooks, some more magazines, and planner.
Here's my desk. My sister and I have matching cat mouse pads that I love so much. The chair came with the furniture in my dorm. I got a seat cushion to add more comfiness. I got my makeup organizer, lamp, DIY jars for my pencils, and of course more Kleenex (I sneeze so much like it's kind of crazyy). I also put a couple Time magazines out. I probably won't read them for a while because school is going to take up so much time! There is also a cabinet next to my desk where I put extra school supplies, more makeup, and RAMEN. I love ramen.
We bought a microwave at Walmart for $50. We put our Keurig on top of an ottoman next to Grace's bed. I also added a couple magents I got in Colorado & Chicago. On top of our microwave, we placed some cups & mugs making it easy to get them!
Grace used her chalk paper that sticks onto the walls to decorate her wall. She put some of her goals & favorite quotes!
Our dorm came with a cabinet-drawer thing on each side. We just put snacks, vitamins, medicine, and other extra stuff inside and on top.
This is Grace's bed!
Behind our mirror closet on each side is where we can hang up our clothes. I put some flats & sneakers on top. I hung up some cardigans, PJs, and a couple dresses. I put my sneakers, flip flops, sandals, and bathroom shoes on the bottom near my laundry bag. I prefer to fold my clothes so I put most of my clothes inside the dresser.
Under our beds, we put random kitchen stuff like pots, pans, and other extra things. We also out our trash bin, suit cases, and boxes from the stuff we got to save room.
In our fridge, we put some lean cuisine, protein drinks, eggs, some chestnuts, apples, water, and avacados. We also eat at the dining hall & other restaurant around campus which is ah-mazing!
Finished writing at 12:36 AM. Pretty Consistent.
Dorm Tour Video : http://youtu.be/iPZ2EYgQVHs On the 20th, I moved into the University of Houston (UH) ! My roommate is my s...
