Generally, I just try to remind myself that whatever I'm feeling insecure about really is not a big deal. I try to avoid comparing myself to others because truly, everyone is different. But if all else fails, I vent to my mom or my best friend and they can usually make me feel better! :)

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Anything from Ben & Jerry's!

I'm sorry, I'm not actually sure what you're referring to!

Well, up until a few months ago, I'd never really known anyone that died. I guess this year has sort of shown me how painful and tragic it really is...but I also think it's almost even more difficult to grasp when it happens unnecessarily, especially as a result of a violent crime. No matter how you look at it, though, it's awful :/

I don't really know what I want to do in the future yet, actually....I'm not even sure what I'll major in! I guess I'm just an open book as of right now ;)

In school right now I'm taking biology, English, calculus, Spanish, and psychology (:

I really don't think I have one, there's too many to choose from!

Hm, I was about to answer this same question from my Tumblr inbox but the message disappeared! Anyway, some of my favorite books are:
Tinkers by Paul Harding, Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer, anything by Sarah Dessen, The Elegance of the Hedgehog by Muriel Barbery (which I actually wrote my college essay about), Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom, The Hunger Games trilogy, and Interpreter of Maladies by Jhumpa Lahiri. I could probably list more--that's just a condensed list! ;)

We have a few little traditions that we always follow--for example, we always have cinnamon rolls & hot cocoa for breakfast on Christmas morning, & we generally decorate for Christmas on Thanksgiving day.

Of course. There are so many times when I don't feel good enough or as pretty as maybe someone else but honestly, I try very hard not to let those sort of thoughts take over. I cannot change what I was born with--so it's all about perspective and confidence. Confidence is not something I've always had (and to be honest, something I still don't always have) but as I've grown up it's gotten progressively better. It's not worth spending my life hating myself; these past few months have taught me that life is precious and I have to appreciate it while it's here ;)

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AP Psychology. Or calculus, I can't really decide!

Very low key with my mom & sister :)

Finishing all of my homework & going to sleep early. ;)

I don't have much of a regimen, actually! Luckily I have pretty clear skin naturally. But I do wash my face & use some sort of moisturizer everyday, and I try to avoid wearing any sort of face make-up (concealer/foundation) unless it's absolutely necessary. I also usually get a few great skin care products in my Birchbox every month, which I love!

Right now! I looove the holidays :)

Harry Potter without a doubt. Although I love the Hunger Games, too!

I'm pretty sure I used Playdate and Later On :)

I made a little explanation post about my hiatus on both my blogspot and my tumblr, but I really do think I'm back now :) I had a lot going on these past few months, but things are starting to calm down.