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Goals for 2017

1/18/2017

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​Below I have listed the goals I’d like to accomplish this year. I would like to look at them more than just a “New Year’s Resolution.” These are things that are most likely possible to accomplish by the time 2018 rolls around. Also I think some of the things on this list are more like life goals than an annual goal. I did not number them and there is no order for this list, because I think they are all equally important.


Thanks for checking this out!
 
  • Donate a large percentage of clothes, bags, shoes, etc to a charity.
  • Take pictures every day.
  • Learn something new every day.
  • Make every week count.
  • Once a week, have a spa day.
  • In every new place travelled to, make a friend.
  • Show appreciation to friends and loved ones.
  • Learn to drive stick shift.
  • Read at least one book for every month.
  • Learn the words to favorite films and songs.
  • ​Get the heart pumping every other day.

​Are there things you would like to accomplish this year?
​Were there things you planned to do in the new year but still haven't accomplished them?
​Are there things on here you don't think are likely able to accomplish?
 
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Explanation of some images

1/8/2017

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Good Morning and Good Afternoon to all !
 
Today I decided to give a little information and explanation on some of the images you may or may not have seen on either this website or from my Instagram account. Some of you may be curious if I picked up this images online or if I made them myself. Some of you may also be curious as to the why I chose to use them. Some honestly don’t have a particular meaning whereas there are others that do.
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1994
These four digits represent the year I was born. I made the image using an application on my tablet. I was actually stuck when I first made it because I wasn’t sure if black would seem too dark. The other color I was thinking of using was lavender. I thought this color was softer and would give me an appearance of ‘cute’ or ‘sweet.’ However cute the design, I went with black because I felt that it personally gave a better representation of myself.
Before going any further, I just want to point out that the answer is yes. Yes, I do know it is strange to go on and on about an image that only has two colors, a shape, and a set of numbers. Well, I feel that a little explanation can go a long way and I would like to offer you a look into the process I took into planning this all out. Let me tell you, it wasn’t easy as it may seem.

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The Rose
I hand drew this image about two weeks ago in my sketch book. I learned how to draw it from a YouTube video. This is my second try at the rose. The imperfections give me a reminder of what I must work on. I decided to use this image because of the imperfections and felt that it is a good representation of where I hope this can go.

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The Compass
This I hand drew the day I got the idea of starting this. I can’t draw a perfect circle, so I actually used the container of a hair product to get that “perfect” circle. My compass represents travel and movement and the possibility of getting lost.
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The Heart
When I was designing my website, I came across the little heart at the bottom of the page. I liked it so much I tried to draw it myself. It’s not exactly the same but it is a bit similar. Moreover, I really like this phrase I came across a few weeks ago from a love and personality quiz: love and be loved. I liked it so much that I even use it on my page. For me it means that if you love others, you will be loved back. I’m not completely a romantic, but I feel this is more in reference to people in general like friends, family, and people around you.​

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The Sun and Moon
This design was originally drawn about two months ago. I was coming up with ideas very a very simple and small design for a potential tattoo. The crescent moon was inspired by Sailor Moon and the sun was just a simple sun. Historically, many people looked up to these. People even worshipped the power of the sun. Personally, I believe the sun and moon are things to be appreciated because of the things they provide for us here on earth.
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Introduction

1/7/2017

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Hello everyone!

Since this is the first post of many, I will introduce myself:

 
My name is Angelica and am twenty-two years young. I am from the San Francisco Bay Area, but am currently living in central Italy. I am living with an Italian family as their Au Pair. I help them to improve their comprehension of the English language. Before my arrival in Italy, I studied Anthropology at San Francisco State University.
 
RANDOM FACTS:
  •  Penny Boarder
  •  Favorite band is The Airborne Toxic Event​ (but I literally listen to everything)
  •  Currently reading The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
  • Learning Italian (as I go)
  • Must have chapstick on hand at all times
 
I am very excited to begin this journey of sharing with the world my thoughts, opinions, and experiences. I hope you will join me on my adventure of becoming a blogger. If you have any advice, suggestions, comments, or you just want to talk, feel free to do so in the ‘CONTACT’ section. Also follow me on Twitter and Instagram for regular updates.
 
Also, I am considering making an ‘Introduction’ video as well, so stay tuned for updates!
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