Energy Fairies and Energy Vampies

My vision board

Have you ever met someone who is undoubtably a positive person? Someone who is always smiling, and seems actually genuinely happy. Someone who is grateful, who ends conversations with inspiring thoughts and makes you feel full and happy and worthy.

I will call these type of people "energy fairies". They leave a little sparkle wherever they go. They sprinkle positive thoughts through every interaction. Even when the conversation is heavy, they make you feel loved, and supported, and cared for.

Maybe you know an energy fairy type. Maybe you know people who, in the right situations, definitely fit the criteria. Power to them-- we do not have enough of these positive people in America today.

Unfortunately, I can say with almost pure certainty that you know an energy vampire type.

The Secret

Good morning to you! Are you smiling at the sun on this beautiful morning?

Maybe you are like me, and you love the morning. You love the fresh scent of morning dew and the possibility that today might be the day when you figure out that million dollar idea. Or the day when you feel so inspired it carries you to success. Today is a new day, and it holds awesome potential.

Ima

A poem I wrote, hopefully will be compiled in a future collection:

Ima

When I was young, devouring 

books like sweet syrups and comparing

myself to the characters I read,

I wanted to find the power of a name.

SHOTS SHOTS SHOTS

First alcoholic drink on my 21st birthday! I thought I would do a mini comedy bit, because I think I'm so funny...

Birthday Wishes

Guess who's gonna be 21 in less than 3 days (March 7)?? It's ME!

I'm not much for the drinking, the gambling, or the partying. I did get to celebrate a couple weeks ago with my family and the Weisses (who surprised me in Santa Monica). Hopefully I'll get to celebrate with some knitting and a glass of good scotch. You know, like classy people do.

The drinking age in Scotland is 18

So although my love language is giving/receiving gifts, I am not asking for gifts this year. My mom made me a beautiful basket of 21 teal colored awesome things (teal is my favorite color), and I've got some great celebrations with family and friends.

So, in lieu of gifts, I am providing a list of 21 of my favorite random acts of kindness.

EDIT: I will not object in any way, shape, or form to gifts :D Feel no obligation to bestow them upon me, but, ya know, gifts are lovely and wonderful and awesome sauce. (She says as she casually links her Amazon Wishlist)

Note Taking Tutorial

This is my step by step tutorial for how I take my pretty, artistic, and eye-catching notes. Check out my last post to see what tools I use to take my notes.

Hopefully I can inspire some of you and maybe even motivate academic success.



Before You Begin

Get all your supplies ready. I like to arrive to class a few minutes early so I can be all set as soon as class starts. Here is my post on my favorite note taking supplies.

The notes are from my forensic psychology class, which I color coded red-orange. Each of my classes have their own designated zebra midliner color.

I like this color coding system because it is simple enough to not confuse me, but organized enough to benefit my brain.

My Note Taking Tools

Studying for my PSYC165 midterm

I have gotten comments from classmates that I take really good notes. I have neat handwriting and I'm artistic. I am creating a tutorial to show you how I take notes, and hopefully inspire some of you with my work.

Next post will be a step by step tutorial-- stay tuned!

From strength to strength,

Rivi

Tools

1. Highlighter/Marker:

Zebra Highlighter Mildliner, 5 Color Set (WKT7-5C)
Zebra NC5 Highlighter Mildliner, 5 Color Set (WKT7-5C-NC)