A Continuous Lesson

I've been thinking a lot about how much I've changed for the better over the years, and also about how much more I need to improve on. One of these things is realizing when to get upset over something someone says. I think the greatest lesson we have to continuously learn is that what other people think or say about us is not important. What is important is how we feel about ourselves, and that is the absolute truth. It is hard to hear certain things that people have to say about you, but what ultimately matters is that you are happy with yourself. If you are trying your best, doing what makes you happy, and are committed to just being a good person, I think you should stop beating yourself up so bad. I constantly have to remind myself that when someone reacts a certain way, it has nothing to do with me, and everything to do with them. I am not making them grumpy, I am not making them rude, and if I'm being a nice and caring person, I am in no way the one making them sad. I am in charge of the way I feel, and I need to own this and work with it daily. The main goal is to not care what other people think, and just be the best version of yourself, and be good enough for YOU.

Two amazing quotes from Eleanor Roosevelt to remind us of these things...

"No one can make you feel inferior without your consent."

"Friendship with oneself is all important because without it one cannot be friends with anybody else in the world."

I Love My Family

This weekend was so great I have to write about it. My dad and brother came to visit me, help me put furniture together, and spend some quality time with me. My dad's Birthday was last week so I bought us all tickets to the ASU vs. USC game. We had amazing seats, and had an even more amazing time! On top of that ASU beat USC 43-22, and we haven't beat the Trojans since 1999, so this game was pretty awesome. The only bad thing is now that they are gone I miss my family more than ever. I can't wait to go home again in two weeks and see my whole family and some friends. This next week is going to be very hectic, but I wouldn't trade it for the world.

My little (big) brother and me before the game!

My dad learning how to throw his pitchfork up.. Fear the Fork!!

Excuses

I've been too busy to update with an actually interesting blog post, yeah I know, what an excuse. I thought I'd just give a fast update about what's been going on.

Two weekends ago I had the ultimate sport-filled weekend. Friday night ASU beat Mizzou, which was amazing! My roommate and I went to the game and then headed out to the bars on Mill Ave. It was a very fun night, and we met lots of new people!

Saturday I went to the Padres vs. Diamondbacks game with my friend Kat and her two guy friends from her hometown, and we had amazing seats. It was a good time, even if my Padres lost.

On Sunday Kat and I had tickets to the Cardinals home opener, and it was so much fun! Her boss gave her amazing box seats, and I'm so happy we go to to go. The Cardinals did win, and my Chargers won at home too so that was a good day in football if you ask me.

Last week Daniel Tosh of Tosh.0 was at Arizona State University's campus, and he filmed two shows on Thursday. Originally we didn't have tickets, so we thought we weren't going to go, but last minute they made more tickets available and Kat and I got to go to the 9:30 taping! Make sure you watch Tosh.0 which starts tomorrow night to see all of his shenanigans at ASU!

This week is going to be another busy one, but I will try and make a more focused blog post soon!

Have a good week everyone!

xoxo,

Stacy

Music Monday

Monday is almost over, but I haven't posted in a few days so I wanted to update with a Music Monday. The first song I have been meaning to find on iTunes for awhile now, but just got around to it today. I first heard Alexx Calise's "Cry" on the show Dance Moms, and I just thought it was a very beautiful song. Slow songs usually bug me, but there are some good ones that I like to listen to when I'm in that sort of mood.

The second song is Ellie Goulding - Lights, and I honestly don't know where or when I first heard this song, but all of a sudden it is on my iTunes and I love it. I have my iPod dock in my bathroom and always play music while getting ready, and when this song comes on I just do sweet dance moves and turns in my bathroom.

 

The last song on this wonderful Music Monday is DEV - In the Dark. This song is just a fun one that you can dance to, at the club, in your car, in your bathroom... wherever. I'm pretty sure if you listen to the radio you have heard this song, if not I suggest you download it and get your groove on.

That's all for Music Monday. I hope you all enjoyed your Labor Day weekend and you have a great short week at work, school, or whatever else you may do!

It's Football Time

Last night was the kick-off to college football season, and I am beyond excited to be attending a Pac 12 school. Football is one of my favorite sports, and football games have never been so exciting. I can't wait for this whole season to cheer on the Arizona State University Sundevils, so happy I got season tickets.

The night started out great, Kat and I had our gold shirts on, we were walking to the lightrail and we were pumped. I didn't even let a bee sting bother me (it got me right in the armpit). We arrived to the game and met some new friends, before meeting up with some other people. The atmosphere was so amazing, everyone was excited and everyone was wearing gold, and the student section did not disappoint.

Go Sundevils!!

We left at half time and went back to our friends' frat house to celebrate. I loved meeting new people and I had a blast. Definitely looking forward to more good times at future games. For now, here's a video to get you in the college football spirit!

Nostalgia Nonsense

"I never realize how much I like being home, unless I've been somewhere really different for awhile." - Juno

I have been feeling extremely homesick and nostalgic lately, not a good mix at all. During the week it is really easy to keep myself from missing home because I am usually busy with school. On the weekends is when I really lose it, and if I talk to my mom and she brings up that she misses me or I say I miss her, the tears start to roll. I know this is completely normal, but that doesn't make it any easier.

On top of missing home, I became really nostalgic for the past today. I only allow myself to do this once in a blue moon, because I don't think people should dwell on the past too much, it truly hinders you from going forward. Tonight was my night for that yearning of what used to be and what could have been if things went differently. For the first time I scrolled down to my very first post on Facebook and started reading all of my old statuses and what people wrote to me. It was very fun to read, but some of it made me really sad. It's never easy when thinking about old friendships and relationships and how you no longer have those people in your life, at least not in the way they used to be. Although some of it made me sad, a lot of it made me laugh and just reflect on good times. I also saw how much I've grown, and how much my life has really evolved.

I think it is important to remember when thinking of the past and where you are now, that things really do happen for a reason, even if you don't see the reason at the time. You will eventually get it and it will make so much sense to you.

This has helped me deal with my current situation, because I know I am here for a reason, doing what I need to do to have a better life in the future. So here's to that!

Hairspray

This afternoon I went with a friend to see a play at the Herberger Theater which is conveniently down the street from my apartment, another reason I absolutely love living downtown. The show was Hairspray, and it was put on by the Valley Youth Theatre, which is located right across the street from me. Unfortunately I am too old to join in on the fun, but I will enjoy going to watch the shows instead. This show was phenomenal in my opinion, considering most of the actors were all either freshman in college or younger. There was even an 11 year-old girl who was awesome to watch. It really made me wish I would have taken more of an interest in theater when I was younger, because I know I would love to be doing that stuff now.

I had never seen Hairspray before, not even the movie with Zac Efron in it, so I went into it not knowing what to expect at all. I loved that the story is about going after your dreams, and also about accepting everyone and not rushing to judge someone. I even got the chills during some of the songs, I mean these kids' voices and acting was amazing to watch. I'm definitely looking forward to seeing more shows, and my friend and I are planning on making it a monthly thing, so look out for more play reviews from yours truly!