Hey girl hey. And boy.
Can you guys believe it? It’s February already. One month of 2018 has passed yet I’ve probably accomplished none of my goals. (yay procrastination) I really like how this month turned out. As usual, if you haven’t seen my last monthly wrapper – click here which would also link you to the one before that and the one before that and so on – yes, genius 😂. Skim through to what interests you and let’s get started.
School
This month was amazing!! Yes, it’s 99% because of basketball but still. I can talk to people easily and I even got more comfortable talking to people I never thought I’d get along with. We had this drama health project and it went really well. The three of us (people I was assigned with) still have inside jokes from the lines we made up for the skit. I also learned that you could jump into conversations with people and they don’t mind?? I don’t know- I didn’t think that was really possible in this school. 😂 We also had to do these geography group presentations and ughhh I probably failed – our group’s was so long and lame. Oh well – working with my group was fun. Oh and omg history – everyone did poster boards and I was the only one who did an oral presentation so I was the only one who presented!! I didn’t present until late January because the teacher kept forgetting about it but I finally did and people actually liked it. I got a really good mark as well so #proud. 😌 As for basketball, we won all our games so far except a tie and a really bad loss so hopefully we’ll do well in playoffs. Our most recent game was epic! (mainly because I made the first shot of the game and first shot of the second half which is rare as I’m literally a potato on the court – also did I just use the word epic? Wow.) Meera, May and I walked to Popeyes on last week’s game and the one before so that was really fun (I need to eat healthier ugh but the heart wants what it wants, am I right?) We also had a tournament last Friday and we literally lost all 3 games but whatever. 😂 I saw so many people from my old school at this school trip and aw I miss them so much but you know what? I’m going to sTaY sTrOnG and try to adapt here as much as I can because everything will turn out okay in the end. Before this gets any more cheesy, let’s move on to Life. 😂
Life
Welcome back. 😂 Hm.. well I got contacts and you probably already knew that from my last post (unless you didn’t read it which excuuuuze me). I read 3 books this month which were all really good. I’ll probably make book reviews on them too.
(yes guys, I finished we were liars and it actually got me triggered like the ending though!!)
I also had the weirdest dreams this month. Should I make a weird dream section here as well? I don’t know – I’ll show you the ones I wrote down:
- So apparently I got in an accident that cloned 6 versions of me. It was so weird. Turns out my clone posted on my blog and took my place on “dates” (apparently I went on dates wow) I wanted my clones to just leave and I even thought of killing them. I also looked so different – blonde hair and pointy eyebrows. We were even on the news. Turns out (again) that the clones never wanted to be me. They were just strangers coincidentally around during my accident. But yeah, that’s basically where it ended.
- I had one right after the last one where I was lost and ran into my old friend and her mom. She introduced me to some of her friends and I saw some people from my old Elementary school. I ordered Shawarma from Popeyes (??) and the cashier kept saying that I need to socialize more. Like thanks for the advice?? 😂
I had more but I can’t remember. 😂 Also, I’ve been on the crosstrainer this month for 30 minutesss!! You might think that’s not an accomplished but do you know how slow time passes when you’re on a crosstrainer like seriously. But yeah, I think that’s all for life.
Blogging
I’m procrastinating too much like it’s unbelievable. 😂 But surprisingly, my stats are actually above usual like what? I’m going to upload a Hot Choco Talks introduction asking you what you want to see in the series this week so be on the lookout for that. I have a few posts planned as well so I have a feeling I’ll do well in February (hopefully!)
Blog Post Of The Month
7 Things That Need To Be Left In 2017 (I loved writing this one)
January’s Most Popular Post
Blogger Of The Month
Omg Anna is literally so relatable I can’t. I need to go on a binge-read spree and you guys should too. And aaah Stella is amazing!! I found her blog in late December and was literally obsessed ever since. Her comments make my day and she’s also writing a book soon like yass girl!
My Most Active Followers Are.. (not in order)
Thank you to everyone who commented and read my posts this month!
January Favourites
Fav Song: What About Us & Perfect
Fav Movie: I haven’t watched any movies except Evelyn for this law assigment which was actually a really good movie!
Fav Book: Time Between Us
Cravings: Y’allll the strawberry yogurt gronola bars are actually bae. I also binge-ate Crunchy Fajita Takis so like I need to exersice soon.
Fav Hobby: Orogami and obviously basketball.
Go-to Outfit: Long sleeve top and sweats (again! it’s easier to change into my b-ball uniform though)
Fav Day Of The Week: Monday – I really don’t know what’s up with it.
Fav Youtuber: Simplynessa15 again but I really enjoyed her two videos ‘I Wish I Was Pretty’ and ‘Well He Used Me’.
Fav Quote: “If plan A doesn’t work, the alphabet has 25 other letters. Stay cool” Haha I literally found this right now and it’s so true.
Help Me ._.
How do you cope with anxiety attacks at school?
February Goals
Aah I’m kind of dreading to see my results right now. Let’s hope I at least accomplished one.
- Ace the history presentation 😂 (✔️ so prouddd)
- Score once in every basketball game (✖️ nope but I did well on last week’s game so that counts right?)
- Start hot choco talks foreal (✖️ 😢)
- Complete every blogilates workout on the calendar (✖️😢😢 Yeah..no.. I quit on the 3rd day)
- Memorize a chapter from the Quran (✖️😢 Inshallah I finish it next month)
- Write at least 14 blogs this month ( ✖️✖️ 8 😢)
- Finish reading We Were Liars. (✔️)
Okay 2/7 isn’t thaaaat bad…okay yeah it is. Oh! There’s bonus goals.
- Read every single New Year post in your Readers (YES I DID ✔️)
- Take better pictures on your blog! (✖️ I didn’t take any pictures)
3/9 is definitely more like it. 😂
Now for February goals:
- ACTUALLY get started on Hot Choco Talks
- Post 10+ posts (I lowered my expectations, okay??😂)
- GET A BULLET JOURNAL
- Revise over all the chapters of Quran that I already memorized.
- Score at least twice in playoffs
- Read 4+ books
- Slay that debate next Wednesday (i’m so uncreative at the moment and I hate it)
Hopefully I do better this month!
WE’RE FINALLY DONE! I know, I know, no one wants this post to end but don’t worry, I have a post going up in 1 or 2 days so stay tuned. 😂
How’s life?
How’s school?
How’s blogging?
Jaunary favs?
February goals?
Tell me everythingggg. I’ll see you guys soon.
Bayyy 💞
Ahhh blogger of the month??! Thanks so much girl :))). We were liars is literally so good! I was so surprised at the end! Haha I used to play basketball too! Yayyy coincidences 😂. You’re probably better at it than I am though, I’m not exactly what you would call athletic😂. Good luck on your goals in february! Xx, Stell♡
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No problem! Ikrrr my heart was actually racing. Omggg yayyy basketball squad. Girl trust me I’m far off from athletic but since I like basketball I guess I try to run like a human 😂. Thank you!! 💓 💓
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Awww glad im an active follower – I’m lowkey fingerling aha😂 loved this post but am longgginnnggggg to try takis♡ Xx
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*fangirling (autocorrect is my arch nemesis)💗
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Haha same 😂
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Omg what?! I’m the one who’s fangirling – your blogs are literally so cute. Gurl you better try them asap – they’re SOOO good!! Especially Fuego.
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omg thanks and yesss I rly want takis
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I love the of monthly goals! I wanna start my own! Have a great month! (:
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Tysm! They help me stay more organized than yearly goals. You too! ❤
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Yay Im active… virtually xD
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Lamppp 😂 😂
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OMG YOU LUCKY I TRIED JUMPING INTO A CONVO AND ALL I HEARD WAS “nishba” “EXACTLY”
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😂 😂 😂 😂 Omg “nishba” – try it when you move to A.
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lol I don’t think I’m moving to A. Guess what? My mom registered me to a british school and might make it to C
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OMG YES!!!! GTHJSGHKKYFDDVHKLHEE
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KEY WORD MIGHT
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Awwww
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Lol sorry crushed ur hopes
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Um last book cover? What r u reading??
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No I swear it’s really good but the cover could have been better. 😂
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I know you will do great this month! OMGosh, your dreams were so weird… XD LOL Do you think that they could have meant something? Like, my parents try to take the weird out and see if your dream is telling you something. XD IDK. OH! If you love origami you should definitely check out these really fun things at Walmart. It is called Manifold. It is really fun and puzzling! It has this thing where you have to fold it a certain way to get it all white on one side and all black on the other. You should definitely try it!
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Aww hopefully! IKR 😂 😂 Hahaha that happens sometimes. One I had this month I decided not to share because I could tell there was something behind it. But hmm the second one was more direct don’t you think? 😂 😂 Omggg that sounds so cool!! I’ll definitely look for it.
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Yes, I do think so! Thanks! OK, it is in the game section in Walmart. Also, can you email me telling me what your other dream was?
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I’ll look for it. Check your email.
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I did.
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Hey! Lovely post 😊 Oh, I’ve fallen in love with “Perfect” too! It’s amazing 💕 Don’t worry about things you didn’t reach, maybe you’ll reach them in the next month or some other time 😉 Good luck with your plans for February! Fingers crossed 😘 xx
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Thank you! Right?? I also heard it was for his Fiance which makes me fangirl even more. Aw thanks – I’m hoping to do that. 💕 💕 🤞
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This is such an in depth post! Props to you! Lol. My February goals are to focus on my physical health more. Good luck accomplishing what you set out to do!😊 —https://emilyryannblogblog.wordpress.com/
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Haha thanks! 😂 That’s great! Hope you accomplish that too ❤
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Sounds like January was an excellent month for you, and I hope February is even better! Good luck with your goals (:
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Ah yes it was! Tysm 💕 – have a lovely month.
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Good luck on your goals! Even if you don’t make all of them, it seems like you’re doing really well.
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Thank you!! True – I still managed to have a great month. ❣️
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I’m honoured once again. 😀 I also really like ‘Perfect’ and that quote is soo true 😂 For the anxiety attacks, I’m not sure how to help. Sorry. But I need to do some research on that as well so I might do a post (I’m not sure yet) Good luck on your goals!
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Oml no I’m honoured xD It really is a good song. That’s okay – I look forward to the post if you ever make it. Thank you!!
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If I ever make it… XD
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I’ve been having weird dreams too…like where I finally got pointe shoes and my feet fell off. Like literally. And then I woke up. Weirdness.
I revealed my alter ego and started my new blog in January, which I think was one of the best decisions I made. Oh, and I went on this diet and IT ACTUALLY WORKED, IT’S INSANE! And I didn’t just lose weight…I used to get really bad stomach cramps and now I don’t get them anymore. I made gummy bears in January, and although they were closer to jello bears they tasted good…and I turned 12. So yeah, January rocked.
I have soooooo many goals for February don’t get me started. Oops, never mind I’ve already started.
Hit 35 followers
Post about this diet I’m doing (every time I’m about to I have this vison of people judging me and unfollowing…)
Post a ‘How to Make Gummy Bears’ post
Learn how to blow out my hair
Learn how to French braid my hair (for some reason idk how yet)
Clean my room for real and get rid of junk I’ve had forever
I’m probably not going to complete all of them but whatever.
{Natalie}
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Omg I loved reading this. Ouch that would probably happen to me if I tried ballet shoes 😂 Yasss so proud! Omg tell me the diet way rn because I need one too even though I’ll end up eating Takis the next day. Oooh homemade? Definitely make a post on them. January rocked for the both of us – VIRTUAL HALF FIVE 🖐😂
Aww no don’t say that. People won’t judge and unfollow and if they do, then the problem’s with them. Some people might make comments that you’re only 12 but I used to diet when I was 10 sometimes so i can’t say anything because I know how it feels. Just make sure you’re eating healthier for your own good and not to prove anything to anyone.
Omg I know how to French braid on other people but never myself – it’s so annoying! Good luck on all your goals! Thank you so much for filling me in – I want to read more comments like these 😂💓
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Glad you enjoyed it! The diet I’ve been eating is known as a ketogenic diet, or keto for short. Essentially (I don’t want to bore you with how it works because that’s what google is for), you eat less than 25 grams of carbs per day, and you eat lots of fat. So go ahead with the butter! You don’t have to count calories, just carbs, and you aren’t hungry. If you want to find out more (I totally sounded like a science teacher giving out homework, XD) check out this article;
https://www.dietdoctor.com/low-carb/keto
Hope that helps!
{Natalie}
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Eat lots of fat? Interesting. Usually I’d think it’s the opposite but I’ll look more into it.
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I know, right? It works, though!
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Oh, and btw, do you have a button? I’m putting up an awesome blogs button page on my blog and you definitely qualify.
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I’m not really in on the button trend. Is it like awards but in graphics?
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Sort of. It’s just your logo/header/what-have-you cropped to a square. People can put it up on their blogs, you can ‘trade’ buttons by putting up somebody else’s button and they put up yours. When somebody clicks on your button, it takes them to your blog. It’s like free advertising, hehe.
{Natalie}
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Ohhh it’s like promo for promo 😂😂😂 That’s cool – do you have a button?
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Yep! You can see it here;
https://takingdecake.wordpress.com/hall-of-portals/
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AH I WAS WAITING FOR THIS!
OMG, PERFECT IS LITERALLY PERFECT (I’M SORRY I JUST HAD TO)
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YES IT IS 😂😂
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😂
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OH MY GOD WE WERE LIARS GOT ME SO DAMN OFF GUARD!! THE ENDING, GIRL, THE ENDING! I actually shed a tear (because I was NOT expecting it and so many things tied in and AGHHHHHH) Great post – school sounds like it’s going super well too which is always great!xxx
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IKR HDTIONFSYJNCSEIKB MY HEART!!! I was like ohhh that’s why the aunt’s were hugging each other and why they didn’t want Candence to jump off the cliff. Thank you 🤗❤
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Ah We Were Liars is such a brilliant book, the ending makes me cry everytime I read it!
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Right??!! I swear it literally made me shake when I first read it. 😂
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Argh same, I went into shock for quite a while, hahaha.
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