tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39487951331834426912024-02-19T07:31:45.345-08:00Your Southern Pearlfancymaehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03286025947896075134noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3948795133183442691.post-29282941128441348802014-10-24T12:25:00.000-07:002014-10-24T12:25:14.928-07:00Lost In The ShuffleJust today, I had the urge to come on here and look at all the posts I've written. And by some miracle, I had this as a draft and never published it. It was named something which I didnt remember and it's funny going back to when I had written this a while back. It summons a bundle of emotions but I thought I'd share how I felt 6 months ago.<br />
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"Dearest Daddy,<br />
<br />
My heart hurts more than it has ever before. Not too long ago, I watched a video of a bride standing on the dance floor. Her brother explained to the crowd that their late father unfortunately couldn't be there to have their Father/Daughter dance together. Now for every little girl, this is one of the moments that we have waited for all our lives. And there she stood, barely holding a smile. Fortunately, her brother did something amazing; he recorded Butterfly Kisses for her and her father. All around the bride, family and friends danced in honor of his place. This video was one of the last things that had painfully reminded me that you are not here and that I won't have an opportunity to have that special dance with you, like most girls get to.<br />
<br />
For the last three weeks, I've been having a hard time. I've faced some hardships that I couldn't imagine facing on my own. It feels as if I have been broken and stripped to the core. At times, I feel like I am suffocating, no longer able to breathe right. It's as if I am a fish out of the water. I've prayed and cried, and prayed again. But yet it seems like nothing will ever go right. Any moment of happiness slips right through my fingers, and the smiles and laughter I share with friends and family all seem to be a facade. I honestly do not know how I have the strength to pull myself out of bed, to continue my usual schedule that is laid in front of me. And yet I manage. See, I've been feeling like a speck of dust, not really worth anything to the world. Even though I forge on, my confidence seems to dissipate every hour and minute. My legs, arms, and even my heart seem so heavy and yet I manage. For the last three weeks, I haven't been getting or doing anything right. Every bad news seems to break me down even further than it has. I smile and make everyone around me as happy as I can. But there was no way I can help myself. I'm simply hanging by a small thread. Why is it that my heart can hurt this bad? And why does it seem like everything around is working against me?<br />
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Today seemed like the last straw. I had given up on all hopes and continued my day like any other. But some how I had the strength to study and take my exam. Yes, I had the strength to do that much, but there was no doubt I knew it was going to go like any other exam I had failed to do right. The past months, I had studied; reading the text and writing every thing verbatim. Yet, I would happen to get all the concepts wrong. <i>Was I that big of an idiot? </i>I've always had exceptional grades before college and I just didn't understand why I wasn't getting things right. I told myself I had to face the reality, and know I was <i>stupid</i>. You have no idea how much I have drilled it in my head that I was a failure, an idiot, worthless piece of... well you get the picture. I was so angry because I put myself in this situation. I was angry that I didn't do things right. I was angry because I had failed to be the person I expected myself to be. My confidence was at the lowest point it could ever be. Nothing that anyone could tell me would help at this point. There was no reassuring that could help me believe. I guess you weren't there to push me the way you did. I just lost it today. And before taking this exam, I told myself "I can't do this." I ended up taking it, knowing a 56 or a 44 was better than a 0. After the exam, my legs felt weak, my hands got clammy, and I had the worst chills of my life. My teeth chattered and I think my face went pale. I had to face the reality of seeing the grade posted on Blackboard. I realized I had one of the highest grades I have ever gotten so far throughout these three weeks.<br />
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I guess that was the push that I needed. It's as if that was a sign that I just had to push through this day and do something right. Once again you had pushed and reminded me that I had it all along. And what was funnier was the second great news. Dad, I got another amazing opportunity to work with a company that was interested in my writing. Even though I haven't felt like I was worth anything, my writing was all that I could be proud of. I never realized that someone else would acknowledge the most important thing I had left. There are people always telling me I did a great job writing articles, but I thought it was just a simple gesture from people. I always thought that my writing was just above average--nothing notable. I guess third time is the charm; I was offered again to write what I love. and nothing could take that away from me.<br />
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Going through these weeks were hard. But the idea that someone thought my writing was "impeccable" and worth while amazed me. God does work in mysterious ways. And this may be silly, but it really has brightened my day in WEEKS! People might think this is stupid to get happy about. But the fact that someone has read my articles (thinking no one reads it), just made me cry after reading that email. I called Grandma, Omar, Thomas's mom and dad. And I felt so happy because writing is important to me. It's my outlet to get away from all the stress.<br />
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So here I am writing about you and hope you're thinking of me from time to time. I miss you so much. "L<br />
<br />
Your baby girl,<br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">As a 21 year old who suffers from depression, always preparing for the worst, I can admit that I am far from perfect and
not the most confident person you'll ever meet. I convince myself everyday that
every thing will fall apart in a matter of seconds. I am not blaming everything
on the absence of having a father or having to runaway from the past life in
Philippines but I can say that it plays a role in how I grew up. Honestly, when
one thing after another happens and event A & B happen, I tend to become cautious in
every situation I am in. It's either I crumble under pressure or flee (otherwise known as the fight or flight response). And sadly that's how I learned to deal with things. And you know
what, I do not blame my mother one bit because as much as I've had to overcome obstacles, my mother has faced a life of unbearable situations that I couldn't ever imagine. I've learned now that every choice she has made was to better my life in some
way. I guess I am understanding more, from my own experiences, that she was only </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">trying to provide me with a life she never had as a child. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-small;">(My mom and I when we lived in the Philippines)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">As messed up as I seem, I've learned that my life won't be full of rainbows and unicorns (haha okay maybe the unicorns, shout out to my sorors). I will never have a perfect and easy life and I will have to work through it. But that doesn't mean I have to do it on my own. Growing up as an only child, I got used to taking care of my own problems. And when I lost my dad, I became more dependent on myself. I grew up thinking that there was only black and white, yes or no, this or that. I had it drilled in my head that I was the only one that could save <i>me</i>. It was either saving myself or letting things get the best of me. It wasn't necessarily because I was stubborn, but it was also the fact that I was so scared of involving anyone in my problems. I was too worried to let anyone help me. I just didn't believe in help. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-small;">(Visiting Dad in Toccoa never seems to get easier.)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The year I lost my daddy, I wanted nothing to do with help. I strayed from my mom and everything else that had to do with facing loss. I was afraid that at any moment my mother was going to be taken away from me as well. I felt like I had to carry all the weight on my shoulders and become the stronger person between my mom and I. Some nights, I felt like I had so much bottled up to the point that I would have to walk out of the house and cry on the back porch or wait until my mom left before I could cry. I didn't know what to do with myself. I didn't know if I could hold on any longer.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">But somehow, God gave me the strength to hold on a little longer. He led me to someone I would call my best friend and the greatest companion I could ask for. I do not know where I would be without Thomas and not to mention his family. It's phenomenal how you can lose so much and be given more than you could have ever predicted. They've shown me kindness, humility, community, strength and love. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">What more could I want when I had everything I ever needed? While I had my ever-giving mother, a loving boyfriend and his family, I was still at loss. Still missing something. So we got a dog. We got a house. And then we got engaged. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I thought marriage was the solution to every single problem. I thought that following our generation's traditions would cure my symptoms. See, I was given the chance to marry my best friend. But I realized I was doing this for the reasons I never fully grasped until recently. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">And while I wanted to live my life with the man of my dreams, I was doing it for the purpose of checking "married" off the list. While I cherish every aspect of marriage, I didn't want to do it for the reason that everyone else did it. To make my point clear, I am head over heels in love with my best friend (and love every single one of my married friends). I just wasn't ready for the pressure of our culture to tell me I had to get married. I've seen it first-hand that marriage never lasts whether it's because of lying partners, abusive husbands, or death. And because I thought that my life could crumble at any time, I talked myself out of thinking this was right. I thought that I could never be the best option for Thomas, let alone anyone. And to make it worse, I thought that I was never enough--even as a child.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I doubted myself as soon as I got cold feet. I guess you can say that I was the reason for my cold feet. And while I've told a few of you my reasons for calling off the wedding, I've realized it wasn't about wanting to experience the world on my own, or rebelling against the nature of our societies culture... It was about the feeling of loss, unworthiness, and sadness. I am imperfect to the core, filled with so many flaws. I doubt my worth and I scare myself out of any good thing. I settle. I settle to think I am not capable of being married or capable of love. I tell myself to prepare for the worst. And out of everything, I forget there is beauty in everything around me. I forget that there's forgiveness, acceptance, and courage in me. That there are endless possibilities at my fingertips. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I was so caught up with the things that scared me, that I forgot that there was someone right there to hold my hand. To tell me everything will be alright and that no matter what, I can do all things through God. So while I initially wrote this to explain why Thomas and I prolonged our wedding date to you all, I found the reason why I stopped the wedding. It wasn't because of my future husband or what anyone told me-- It was because of me all along. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This year was a complete eye opener and still is. I've learned so much about myself that I didn't fully understand. I opened up to my fiancé, my mom, friends, and lastly <i>myself</i>. So thank you to everyone who supported me during that time I felt I was lost. Thank you to those who gave comfort to Thomas while we were going through the hardest month of our lives. And thank you God for helping me get back to the path that I rightfully deserve. I also want to apologize for all of the confusion and leaving every one of our friends in the dark. It was never my intention on neglecting all of our friends. The pure embarrassment of our "not-so perfect life" made me turn the other way instead of acknowledging the problems. I was scared of telling everyone who believed in us whole-heartedly that we, like anyone else, were facing one of our biggest obstacles ever. After all that, Thomas and I are better and stronger than we ever were. And while I was embarrassed to broadcast our problems to the world, I can tell you now that <strike>it's</strike> I am a working progress and that I have my fiancé to help me get through this. I've accepted the fact that I can't do this on my own and that I <strike>can't</strike> don't have to be the one to save myself. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #343434; line-height: 21px;">“</span><span class="quote" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #343434; line-height: 21px; outline: none 0px; text-rendering: optimizelegibility;"><u>We all need someone</u>. No matter how strong we are. No matter how brave and independent we are. We still all need someone. One person to hold our hand. To hug us when we are scared. To be there when we get home. To encourage us when we want to give up. To love us when we don’t love ourselves. We all need someone who’s going to be there through all of life’s beauty and shadows. We need someone to light our path when we get lost. We all need someone.</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #343434; line-height: 21px;">”</span> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">So see everyone at our wedding in 2015!</span><br />
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fancymaehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03286025947896075134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3948795133183442691.post-30011151140562469402013-11-18T08:35:00.002-08:002013-11-18T08:36:34.790-08:00College Fashionista: Cardigan JargonHey y'all! For the last four months, I have been interning for College Fashionista and I couldn't be more thankful for this opportunity. If you love cardigans, here's my take on the new trending open-knit drape cardigan! Each monday an article written by me will be featured on the site, so check it out and follow my Style Advice of the Week Monday articles! Click <a href="http://www.collegefashionista.com/style-advice-of-the-week-cardigan-jargon/" target="_blank">here</a> to view the article.<br />
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"<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px; text-align: justify;">This Fashionista combines the geometric style with an open-knit drape cardigan. Her open-knit drape cardigan displays intricate details of red and blue geometric shapes, resembling a look similar to tribal print. I love cardigans like this because they are versatile, fun and add a boost of color to the layers. </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px; text-align: justify;">Knit drape cardigans are wonderful for days when you’re running late or want to dress up without all the effort. Its knit material is thick and warm as a blanket, yet fashionable. Imagine these cardigans as your “on-the-go” blankets to class, but make sure you don’t get too comfortable in class and fall asleep with it!"</span><br />
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Speaking of new opportunities, I would like to share with y'all some great news! Being a person who always had an admiration for fashion and photography ever since I can remember, I would like to say... You are now looking at a Style Guru for CollegeFashionista! Now some of you might be wondering what CollegeFashionista is about. Well it is a fashion website for those who are passionate about the latest college fashion styles and trends happening on campuses around the world. Amy Levin, the founder and creative director, said "I noticed the influence street style was having on the fashion industry and realized that no one was really focusing on the college demographic." In August 2009, Levin launched her full-blown site and has since been growing. So this upcoming school year, not will I only take on the challenges of 16 hours, being the Secretary and Social Chair of my sorority, and trying to engage in more school organization but also being a new intern for CollegeFashionista! I am so happy to start this step in my life because it means I am one step closer to becoming an editor for Elle, Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, InStyle or any other prestigious fashion magazine out there. Honestly I don't even mind one of the fore mentioned because it will mean that I've reached my dream of doing what I love most: writing about the latest styles and fashion news!<br />
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If you haven't checked <a href="http://www.collegefashionista.com/" target="_blank">CollegeFashionista</a> yet, click the link and look at the numerous posts about what to wear to dates, internships, jobs, errands, and etc. I swear once you're on it, it will become your manual to all the uncertainty you have for pairing that nice lace skirt with that certain top hidden under that stack of clothes. And if you have been on the site, I encourage you to apply for the internship! So what are you waiting for? "Style On!"</div>
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I've seen her do the Cup song in her latest movie, Pitch Perfect but absolutely love the music video that she created not too long ago. It's so upbeat and light-hearted!<br />
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On another note, the moment I have been waiting for basically all my life is 362 days away!!!! I can't believe that I'll be marrying my best friend in a matter of seconds. This engagement has gone by so fast and it's miraculous that I get to count down the year with you guys!!! So in honor of my big day, I want to give you some taste of what I envision!<br />
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Since it'll be a summer wedding filled with fun and special people to share it with, I wanted to to make it more of a romantic formal event full of flowers and dim lighting.<br />
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I mean, how grand would this be? Isn't it beautiful!? This looks like it came out of a fairytale book, right?<br />
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I just love the twinkly lights that embody the whole wedding! And this is just perfect!<br />
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Or even something as simple as this? It's just so pretty!<br />
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You guys, if I am being a cheeseball just forgive me! But when a girl is dreaming of her special day, who wouldnt be like this??<br />
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Anyways, I wanted you guys to have a little idea of what I wanted (; Stay tuned for more posts in the future about my dream wedding!!! Hope you guys enjoyed it, and feel free to comment below of how you envision your special day! I'd be more than glad to hear you describe your ultimate wedding!<br />
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xoxo Your Southern Pearl <3fancymaehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03286025947896075134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3948795133183442691.post-74477119001933176592013-05-27T09:29:00.001-07:002013-05-27T09:54:26.335-07:00Hangover Part 3 Fashion InspirationHey y'all, I hope everyone is having a great Monday! While many of you know the Hangover movies and can quote about most of the lines, my fiance and I took the time to go watch the new installment of the famous "Wolfpack."<br />
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In their final escapade, Alan, Phil and Stu must retrieve gold that Chow apparently stole from the unknown man named Marshall. Along the way, they happen to get bombarded in a minivan, reunited with Jade the stripper, and crash a party while clumsily climbing down to Chow's penthouse suite.<br />
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Being that the Wolfpack is one of my favorite movie trios, I had to take this time to show how you can get a similar look to Alan, Phil and Stu.<br />
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To recreate Alan's look, I wanted to ditch the old fisher's vest and spice it up with the a fashionable vest that has flare to it! The black and blue stripped shirt helps simplify the look and lets the eye focus more on the vest. While Alan may get away with the baggy khaki pants, I wanted this outfit to have a slim fit with the skinny jeans and boots. One thing is vital to get Alan's look: the brown aviators he sports while relinquishing it to "Carlos" through Hangover 1 and 3. Lastly, in order to give the outfit more diversity without overpowering the black color, I added the dark brown bracelet to compliment both the outfit and glasses.<br />
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So there you have it! I recreated outfits from Alan, Phil, and Stu from Hangover 3 and I hoped y'all liked it. As I have said before, one of my favorite post to make is the movie inspired outfits. I mean you get to play around on Polyvore and create outfits that look like the characters! If you haven't watched Hangover Part 3, grab a friend or a date and go watch it. Trust me, it's totally better than the second movie! (;</div>
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A Papillion. And what is a papillion, you might ask? They're small intelligent dogs that are quite friendly and lively with cute fluffy ears!!!<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">She looks amazing in flared jeans, a
cowgirl-esque print shirt, tan boots and a modern pale tote as she walked the
streets with her fiancé Michael Polish in Beverley Hills!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">This look that Kate wears is quite
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blouse and pants and go for a nice walk with your love without getting too
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<small><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/kate_bosworth_inspired_outfit/set?.embedder=5764127&.svc=copypaste&id=68282532" target="_blank">Kate Bosworth Inspired Outfit</a> by <a href="http://southrnpearl.polyvore.com/?.embedder=5764127&.svc=copypaste" target="_blank">southrnpearl</a> featuring <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/ksubi_sunglasses/shop?brand=Ksubi&category_id=57" target="_blank">ksubi sunglasses</a></small><br />
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I hope you guys enjoyed my version of the Celebrity Street Style, if you like any of these definitely comment and tell me which! You can visit College Fashion right <a href="http://www.collegefashion.net/">here</a> and if you like the outfits I put together just click on the link below each outfit pictures!!!!</div>
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fancymaehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03286025947896075134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3948795133183442691.post-74360973412579674262012-12-29T12:30:00.001-08:002013-05-27T10:21:19.920-07:00A Little Piece of My LifeI want to kindly introduce someone special in my life. As you may not know, I have recently-ish had a new sister. She is a year and a half old and means a lot to me! For about 19 years of my life I grew up not having any relatives and it was only my mom, dad, and I.<br />
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After 15 years of having just us three as a family, my dad passed away. It tremendously took a toll on my mom and a lot worst on me. To be honest, he wasn't my REAL father. But after being left from my real dad, he came in our life and changed it for the better! He shared such a connection with me that I just started calling him <i>my dad</i>. He literally saved us from a horrid life and I cannot thank him for the difference he made in my life. I was only 4 at that time and yet 11 years of having him as a dad was one of the greatest things my mother could allow my life to have. Unfortunately in 2007, he passed away and my world turned upside down. I really didn't have the time to mourn when he passed away because I had to be the stronger person in my family that only now consisted of two. <i>Wow, just us two. </i>Some say two is not a lonely number, but with just my mom and I, it felt the most lonesome number. I couldn't believe he was gone, that in just a second all the memories and all the life in one person could dissipate. That it could take the brightest light and extinguish it in a matter of a second.<br />
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My dad who was just promoted to Gunnery Sergeant in the Marine Corps and was such a determined and distinguished worker, friend, and father just slipped away. Out of everyone I had to be strong for my mom. I had to withstand all the pain of losing a dad and having to comfort my mom without any tears. They say mourning is part of a healthy process. I didn't have that specific time to mourn. Not in the eyes of my family. Over the next years, my mother and I's relationship would diminish slowly and painfully. I guess my mother's way of dealing with my dad's death was to change everything. We moved out of our house into an extravagant neighborhood and bought a new car. At some extent, I was happy for her. But drastic changes like these weren't healthy. In a way it made things worse. But I didn't have the courage to step up and say anything, because it was her mourning process. Fortunately she took comfort in a new boyfriend, which brought her some happiness. As long as he made her happy that is all that mattered. But I was left unhappy. Our best friend relationship was destroyed by the fact that we both lost someone so dear. It hurt so much more when I had to face the reality on my own.<br />
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I was only 16 and I had to do this on my own. I do not know how it happened, but somehow I found someone to love too. I found an arm to lean on and a love that has grown until today. Thomas Gruel. He helped me so much during all these times. Not only Thomas, but his family also. They took me in as their own and treated me as if I was their daughter as well. Some how I felt like Dad knew what I was going through and helped guide me to this family.<br />
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Honestly up to this point, they still treat me with such warm hearts. Like their own child they buy things for me, shop with me, comfort me, and love me endlessly! As time went by my mother and I just grew apart, to the point I was told to move out after I graduated high school. I was left on my own again. My second family had to pick up the pieces my mom left behind. They helped me with college and supported me. Without them I don't really know what I would of done because I was so close to giving up. They kept me from retaliating and they helped me become more determined!<br />
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So as I got into college, that's when it hit me the most. The mourning had begun and I was feeling every single pain. It basically hit me like a bus and I didn't know how to deal with all of it. All the pain that was suppressed for this long just couldn't hold out any longer. It just seeped through. I wasn't ready for it and I didn't know what to do. I think it was the fact that my mom and I didn't have a close relationship anymore and I felt alone. Not only did I lose my dad but also my mom. I didn't have anyone left to hold me in place and no more guidance. Yes I did have Thomas's parents but it is never the same. You still feel like you're alone even when people keep telling you otherwise.<br />
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It was now 2011 when everything changed AGAIN. After so long of fighting against everything, I reached out to my mother because I just needed her. I was hurting so bad that my grades (from being a straight A student) began to fall apart. I needed to re-patch our relationship for my health physically and mentally. I had to be the bigger person. So I did. It was a little rough in the beginning but still had to be done. She gave birth to a baby girl named Scarlett Jewel. Honestly that was one of the greatest things to witness. A new addition to the family of my mom, her boyfriend, and I. I think that was what really glued my mom and I's relationship; my sister.<br />
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In my mind, I didn't want her to grow up not knowing she had a sister. Unlike me, I had 3 half siblings in which I still have not yet met. I wanted to be in my little sisters life so I could be there every step of the way. I was there for many of the first and some I unfortunately missed out but nonetheless I was glad to be there as long as I have. I don't know if this is weird, but I feel as if she's my baby girl as well. I know there's a big difference between mother's love but she's like mine too. I mean many girls are mothers by 19, and I'm like her mommy too in a way. I've spent so many times taking care of her when my mom was gone. I've had to teach her things, cuddle her, put her to sleep and bathe her. So yes, I feel as if im her mommy too. She has called me momma various times but I have to remind her I am "Ate" (meaning sister in tagalog). I love her regardless and she's just quite a gift in my life. I am so happy to be her big sister and thank God I have another chance to rekindle my relationship with my mom and this family.<br />
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<br />fancymaehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03286025947896075134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3948795133183442691.post-55721155739234274462012-12-21T15:41:00.002-08:002012-12-22T07:03:25.483-08:00CinematographyOver the years of my life, I have grown to adore cinematography as a whole. With it being used for wedding videos or music videos, I have found it to be beautiful and inspiring in a way. I find it to have such a metaphor in life and I don't know if it's just me but filming something to depict your perspective on a specific thing seems a little magical to me. Watching different music videos on youtube for as long as I can remember, some just go beyond the standards and reach out to me. I have always had a fascination of watching videos for songs and seeing how it portrays the story of the lyrics. Some just have NOTHING to do with the song and then there are some that just goes beyond what they should and tell the story so thoroughly! I guess it's been a hobby of mine to watch the music videos of songs or artists I take fascination over. One recent one I've watched is '<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ahha3Cqe_fk">The One That Got Away</a>' by Katy Perry. In the beginning of the video you watch as an old woman reminisces on old fond memories she holds deep within her! And then it goes through series of memories she has as a young teen, head over heels in love with this artist. But as you can see she never ends up with him but instead ends with a life that she just has to live through. By the end of the video you see that the lover is gone and she has to deal with the fact that it's now just memories of the past.<br />
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After viewing this music video, I just absolutely start feeling a little sorrow and sadness. I mean, you find love only to end up not with him!? And here I am left wanting to know more about this story! This is why I love cinematography oh-so much, because I get to watch beautiful pieces that tell a great story. Sometimes I am even left crying because it reaches out to me and I'm left with sudden feelings of despair that its over. Haha, yes I know I am such a geek for it but I just love finding the beauty in simple things!!!! Other videos such as '<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vNoKguSdy4Y">I Knew You Were Trouble</a>' by Taylor Swift has such great cinematography, and depicts the heartache of some of us young girls who fall for bad boys. In the end, it's all the same. We are left picking up the pieces after these guys leave us in the dust. Phew---- thank God that even though its happen to numerous girls like us, we do end up with a great ending! With a diamond ring on my left hand and plans waiting for me to proceed, I honestly got to say if it wasn't for that 'bad boy', I wouldn't have found my Prince Charming!!!<br />
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So some other videos to watch if you're interested:<br />
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uelHwf8o7_U">Love The Way You Lie </a>- Eminem & Rihanna<br />
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j82FBbgpUy4">Stolen</a> - Dashboard Confessional<br />
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0BWlvnBmIE">Wide Awake</a> - Katy Perry<br />
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YzabSdk7ZA">Everytime</a> - Britney Spears<br />
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLntFKtR66g">Just A Dream </a>- Carrie Underwood<br />
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FOjdXSrtUxA">Give Me Love</a> - Ed Sheeran *****<br />
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MyShkaAwbR8">Stranger</a> - Hilary Duff<br />
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQ3gphHww1Q">Last Farewell</a> - Big Bang<br />
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XOXO Your Southern Pearl <3fancymaehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03286025947896075134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3948795133183442691.post-41983119965927156262012-12-20T19:48:00.001-08:002012-12-22T07:04:38.739-08:00America, the Beautiful.Happy Christmas Break College viewers! And Happy Holidays to everyone!!!! Let's all take the time to just take a breather after I successfully passed this semester's exams! Thank God, I survived the whole week of constantly staying up for long hours without coffee or anything. So last night, my mom and I planted ourselves to the catch to cheer and represent Ms. Philippines! Y'all might not know this but I am 100% Filipino but have lived in the US since I was four! Sadly, I do not know how to speak my native tongue, I can at least understand when people speak tagalog to me (weird, right?!). To honestly say, I kind of rock the best of both worlds!! Although I am not at all 'white', I can say that I am American and Filipino at the same time. I'm in the middle of both of the great cultures of America and Philippines! It's just awesome to know I'm surrounded by multiculturalism, in which helped me choose the right sorority for me! But anyways as I was saying, my mom and I were watching Miss Universe like any other year. Truthfully, I think these major pageants are quite fascinating and also inspiring! These women have dedicated their time into making the best of themselves. They're beautiful and work hard to where they are now! I mean, I give them so much props for walking down the runway with high heels! I can barely walk on my two flat feet without tripping on myself. Clumsy, is my name! And their confidence goes beyond the roof! By the end of the night it came down to two countries that took me by surprise. I never expected USA and Philippines so be the last to stand before the final title call. Who would of thought that the two countries that have influenced my life would stand fighting for Ms. Universe???? And as the anxiety grew, they announced the winner to be Ms. USA! I honestly couldnt be any more happy for the results. I live in a country with many freedoms and great fooooood! And I couldn't be more proud for growing up in a beautiful country such as America! In honor of the US winning, I paired my sheer blouse and pearls with a vintage American sweater! Happy winnings!!<br />
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Hey yall! While browsing Forever 21's website, I bumped into their awesome Fall Guide. When I looked at these fashion trends that the site put together I just couldn't help myself and wanted every piece they had! It just look so chic and dark all at the same time. During our summer break most of us experienced our Color Block and bright colors phase, well now here you have the darker colors to set the mood! For those of you who are fashionably impaired (no offense) or just need to know the 411 about the latest fall trends, have no worries because Forever 21 and I are here to help you out! Just click <a href="http://www.forever21.com/Product/Category.aspx?br=f21&category=Promo_Glam-Fall-Favorites">here</a> to view the Fall Guide!<br />
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Tops | The tops they have displayed on the Fall Guide are very glam! With colors like black, cream, and gold you could simply show the Fall "Vintage Harvest" trend! They even display cheetah print and lace as well to compliment the colors. You can also see that metallic colors like silver and gold can be paired with these awesome colors. You seriously cannot go wrong with black because it can literally go with anything! Honestly all the tops would be something I would invest in!<br />
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Bottoms | In accenting the tops above, Forever 21 shows us dark colored skinny jeans, leather bottoms, formal shorts, and short & long skirts.<br />
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Dresses | I am a big fan of dresses, half my closet is full of different sorts of dresses. Out of the dresses, most of them are black. Black dresses are known for their sophisticated color and how it compliments every body! My black dresses are also used for Game Days (USC is known for their Garnet and Black colors) and also for my sorority since our colors are peach and black. As I have said before you cannot go wrong with black! Along with some black dresses on the site, you can also see that there are lace dresses too. Lace dresses have been one of the greatest fashion trends this year with high end designers and celebrities wearing them! Many magazines exhibit the lace trend in Vogue, Elle, InStyle, Nylon, and Seventeen.<br />
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Shoes | Shoes, shoes, shoes. I swear I can never have enough shoes. Like they say, shoes are a girls best friend... or is it diamonds? Actually diamonds and shoes should both be our best friends. Haha. On the Fall Guide, they showcase different types of shoe styles like ankle boots, loafers, wedges, and even mary janes. Here on Forever, they play up cheetah print shoes are part of their fall style (something I might need to invest in as well).<br />
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I hoped this helped with Fall Fashion 101! Forever 21 really did a great job in compiling an amazing list full of great clothes and attire! And I literally can't wait to show out with all the dark colors this semester. I love love love black so I'm anticipating this season!!!!<br />
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<br />fancymaehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03286025947896075134noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3948795133183442691.post-34492510736609794262012-09-02T19:23:00.002-07:002012-12-22T07:05:14.841-08:00Back To School Fashion 101Hey heyyyyyy. Today I've been really guilty on online shopping. I mean come on! It's hard to turn down advertisement you get while on your email, and here comes up a "Buy One, Get One For Free." Um... yes why not?! As I get on the Forever 21 I see all kinds of deals and I can not refuse. While on the site I see the latest trends: blazers, cardigans, leather boots, and the sheer blouses! Even on campus the Back To School attire includes sheer blouses. They are stylish, cute, and sophisticated. You can dress them down with a bohemian look or dress them up with a pencil skirt and you're good to go! These sheer blouses are a must have in your closet. They can be paired with shorts, skirts, and pants and they just look fabulous. It's a simple clothing piece with a great look!!!! I don't know about you guys but I am in love with them! From color block blouses to tie collar blouses. I must say when I think about it, I already have like 4 or 5 pieces in my closet right now. But I just love how they fit well and are thin so you can get a little breeze in them too! I guess if you happen to see me on campus, I'll be flashing this trend mostly every day (;<br />
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fancymaehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03286025947896075134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3948795133183442691.post-67201513021574018512012-09-01T19:32:00.001-07:002012-12-22T07:05:52.622-08:00Blogging like a snailHey yall, happy september!!! So its been quite a while since I last blogged. My sweet apologies! Lately I have been trying to get a swing of things with school, the new house, and my sorority. It's been quite hectic trying to stabilize every single thing and balance them all equally. But I know it won't be too long until I get used to it all again. Summer break really got a hold of me so I really need to start buckling down! This year I am taking a history class, two journalism classes, and my most favorites so far: retailing classes. The two retailing classes really help with the fashion aspect and its quite fun! For all of you at Cola, you should really try to fit in Retail 268 and 368! They have really great professors and you get to do hands on projects as well! I got to say, this year is going to be awesome! So as the start of the school year I'll be talking about ways to buckle down and getting organized!<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><a href="http://www.lillypulitzer.com/category/Accessories-Shoes/Agendas/pc/61/219.uts?s_kwcid=TC%7C1027057%7Clilly%20pulitzer%20planner%7C%7CS%7Cb%7C14141244417&mkwid=suSHFIFou&pcrid=14141244417&pkw=lilly%20pulitzer%20planner&pmt=b&gclid=CP6rpqfolbICFYKK4AodGhsABA">Lilly Pulitzer Agendas</a> | Planners/agendas will save your life!!! As long as you keep up with it and use it daily it can really help with getting yourself organized. If you have homework or need to write a vital note down go for it! And not only will Lilly help you out but she provides you with a cute cover and colorful and detailed interface! Having my agenda seriously has helped save my life. I put EVERYTHING inside of it: dates, phone numbers, friends birthdays, homework assignments, football game dates, notes, and even coupons! I take it every where I go just in case I need it and two thirds of the time I need it!!!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><a href="http://www.collegefashion.net/college-life/3-must-download-free-smartphone-apps-for-college-students/">Apps Like Evernote</a> | <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;">One of the most popular apps among college students, </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;"><a href="http://www.evernote.com/" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left;">Evernote </a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;">is incredibly useful not only for its note-taking functions but its cross-platform capabilities, allowing you to clip pictures, sound files, videos, and pages from multiple sources but access it from your phone, desktop, or browser. (For more, check out our post on </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;"><a href="http://www.collegefashion.net/college-life/how-i-use-evernote-to-organize-everything/" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left;">how to use Evernote to get organized</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;">!) Best of all, it’s accessible even offline, so you don’t need wi-fi access to keep track of all your ideas and notes. If you have Itunes (or even the internet works), you can find really great apps for school! (;</span></span><br />
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Getting ready for the fall semester with... STRIPES. Yes, I'll be trending the stripes and boots this new school year and I am excited. Here I compiled a collage with a tan messenger bag with matching boots, a warm striped oversized sweater, and skinny jean! New memories, new friends, new trend. Who's all excited for this????<br />
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-"We're not this or that, or in between we're just radiant ladies of the sweet black and peach, unnniiiii!"<br />
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Okay, okay! Enough of sorority chants, but just thought I'd represent just a tad bit! Let me break it down a little for all you curious cats about a little sorority with a big dream!<br />
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In 1990, eight determined women at Northern Illinois University came together to form a bond like no other! They ad an idea for an organization that would unify women of different cultures, ethnicities, religions and backgrounds. This organization would also focus on the pursuit of higher education and achieving academic success. These strong women wanted not only to teach others at their school about their ideals, but they wanted to share their dreams and experiences with others as well! And from there Zeta Sigma Chi was founded on March 3, 1991.<br />
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So as you can see, we're fairly new. We are the exception from the various sororities out there and are quite unique. We do not discriminate and we accept everyone for who they are. And yes we are a social sorority just like everyone else but not only that, we do a lot of service and make education one of our greatest priorities! Coming into college I've always wanted to be part of the big greek organization but just couldn't find the right fit. I've always been a little different in high school and never stayed in one specific clique. I always just loved jumping around from different groups of people and here in Zeta Sigma Chi, I found <i>home</i>. These group of exceptional lovely ladies just opened my horizon. And they opened my eyes to all dreams of unifying women of different cultures and backgrounds. And as a new sorority our future aspirations is to create a significant difference in the community as well as on campus! We want to welcome everyone with open arms and show the atypical from the "typical." From time to time you may see different significant things relating to ZSC in the blog!<br />
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Our colors: Peach and Black!<br />
Mascot? A unicorn! Yea a mystical graceful creature such as a unicorn!<br />
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As I share this with you all, I just get excited telling you something quite significant in my life like Z-Chi. This sorority has changed my life in a great way and they just mean so much to me. And the sisterhood I've created with them is something worth while. <3<br />
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Your Southern Pearlfancymaehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03286025947896075134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3948795133183442691.post-69818764404684646312012-08-15T20:40:00.001-07:002014-10-24T12:15:34.761-07:00A fresh new start!Hello everyone! As a fairly new blogger, I am thrilled to be able to start anew and share with you all. I've been contemplating whether or not to start my own personal blog but just never had the courage to do it. Soooo, here's my shot! Here on "Your Southern Pearl" you'll see all the things that I am currently interested in or love. Between diy projects, cooking, a little on fashion and the newest chapter of my life (new house, fiancee, and a flamboyant dog) I'll be able to share all the things that are happening in my life right here, right now! Yes, I know what you're thinking about: What's so significant about Tresha and her blog? Well I cherish everything in my life. I'm a radiant gemini who thinks every little thing should be cherished and loved! So let's get rollin'.<br />
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First, I'd like to catch you up on some stuff about me! My name is Tresha Mae and I live in the big old city of Columbia. Living in Beaufort for a while and moving here to Cola, is a big transition it self. I'm a USC girl going into my third year of college.<br />
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I have a new amazing yellow house and little black lab to come with it. You may have heard the little phrase, "southern pearl" before or maybe you haven't. This has been a little inside joke my fiance and I have shared for the longest time. But not till recently did I accept that I was a southern pearl. Sure I grew up living more up north and learning the northern ways, but after coming to South Carolina it all changed there. I used to never say "aint" and "yall" because honestly I thought it was a little silly. But before I knew it, I started using the southern terminology and began my ways as <i>his</i> "southern pearl."<br />
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Four months ago, on April 20, 2012, my best friend of four years got on his knee and proposed to me! We were friends before we started dating and it's kinda funny how everything worked out. Surrounded by friends and family, that day has got to be the most special day of my life... so far! And I wouldn't have trade it for the world. He's the sweetest and most charming guy I know and I just love him! <i>Ofcourse.</i> Thomas is my rock, my shoulder to lean on and best friend and girl could ever have! Starting our life together we have the cutest dog named Brice, after the Williams Brice Stadium. (YES! We are die hard Gamecock fans for life!) But cutting it short for tonight, I wanted to thank <i>yall</i> for letting me be able to share this all with you and cannot wait to share more of my life in the near future!!<br />
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xoxo Your Southern Pearl <3fancymaehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03286025947896075134noreply@blogger.com0