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10/21/2019

THE HALLOWEEN QUESTION TAG - 2019

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1. Favorite horror or Halloween-themed song?

2. Name something you wouldn’t want to run into in a dark forest or in an abandoned building.

If I am by myself, I wouldn't want to run into anything. I guess I would say a serial killer? But, to be honest, If I run into absolutely anything when I'm in a dark forest or an abandoned building by myself, it will creep me out.

It could be a harmless bunny and I'd still run for the hills.

3. Have you ever played with a Ouija Board?

Nope. Absolutely not. And I never will. I really don't see the appeal in playing a potentially dangerous game. I don't care if you believe it or not, just the stories alone should show you that it isn't a good idea. I don't recommend it at all!

4. Favorite horror monster or villain?

OK, if we're talking classic horror monster, I like Frankenstein's monster. If we're talking about villains, the worst one that comes to mind would be Negan from The Walking Dead. He is the most evil character I think I've ever seen in a TV series.

5. The creepiest thing that’s ever happened while you were alone?

Probably just hearing things and thinking that I'm not alone.

6. If you were dared to spend the night in a “haunted house”, would you do it?

7. Are you superstitious?

So, yes and no. I don't freak out around black cats and things like that, but I do believe that things happen that just can't be explained.

I will admit that the image of a broken mirror or the thought of someone walking under a ladder.

8. Do you ever see figures in your peripheral vision?

Sure. I think a lot of people have experiences like these. For me, I think I usually look at the area directly to find that it is an object rather than an entity...

Or is that just what they want us to think?

9. Which urban legend scares you the most?

Black-eyed children. Apparently, black-eyed children have been around for hundreds of years. They are said to be demons inside of children.

The good news is that they can only hurt you if you invite them inside of your car or your home.

10. Do you prefer gore or thrillers?

Thriller movies. They have much more substance than gore films, which are usually just about how much blood can be spilled in each scene. I think those films are questionable and promote a kind of weird scare factor in people.

11. Do you believe in multiple dimensions or worlds?

I haven't really thought about it too much, but I don't really see a point in discrediting it. I feel like we would probably have had contact with those worlds or dimensions by now, but who knows. I hope science can help us figure out this age-old question!

12. Ever made a potion of any sort?

Not in real life. I've made "potions" in the games that I play to heal my character or to advance in the game somehow.

I'm #NotAWitch!

13. Do you get scared easily?

It really just depends on the situation for me. I don't usually get scared watching or listening to something. If I am actually experiencing it, I can sometimes find myself getting scared.

Growing up, I was taken to a haunted house pretty much against my will. Since that, I've hated going to them. I think I get more spooked by jump scares in real life, so long as I know the person doing the scaring is just doing a job and not a creepy person pretending to scare!

14. Have you ever played Bloody Mary?

15. Do you believe in demons/the devil?

I do. But, I don't think the devil looks the way that he does to the left. The devil was God's angel. He would have been beautiful.

I also feel like demons are very real, but a lot of people say that something is a demonic presence when it might not be. I've heard people call different things in their life a demon when really it was probably just a bad choice. But, what do I know?

16. You’re home alone but you hear footsteps in your house, what do you do?

My mind would probably immediately think that there was someone in my house as an intruder.

My jerk reaction would be to call 911 and hide somewhere that had a lock on the door. I would try to be as quiet as possible.

17. If you got trapped in one scary movie, which would you choose?

I don't think anyone would WANT this, but if I had to choose, I guess I would choose The Ring because I wouldn't be stupid and watch it after all of the stories that happened.

18. If you could only wear one halloween costume for the rest of your life, what would you be?

Probably something simple like a witch or a vampire.

19. would you ever go to a graveyard at night?

20. In a zombie apocalypse what is your weapon of choice?

I would choose something like a machete because it doesn't need ammo or gas. The biggest issue with it is that it is a close-range weapon, so you'd have to be close to the zombies to use it.

However, Michonne from the Walking Dead is THRIVING and swords are her weapon of choice so, I'm diggin it!

21. Would you rather go to a Halloween party or go trick or treating?

22. You’re in a horror movie. Are you the final girl, the first to die, the comic relief, the skeptic, the smart one, or the killer?

I would say that I'm probably the smart one. Usually, these people find themselves in dumb situations like walking into an abandoned house or not just getting in their car and leaving. I'd be gone at the first sign of trouble!

23. Do you have to watch something happy after watching a horror movie so you can go to sleep?

It depends on how scary the horror movie is. If recent horror movies are the case, no. I can usually sleep fine after watching something scary.

24. Whilst watching scary movies, are you the person who yells at the characters, the person with their eyes covered the whole time, or the person who falls asleep?

I'm usually yelling at the screen because they're usually doing something pretty stupid that no logical, thinking human being would do!

25. Are you the one who gets scared, or the one who does the scaring?

I get scared if people scare me in real life, but I also love to do the scaring as well!

26. Favorite scary book?

I would say some book of Edgar Allan Poe poetry. He is my favorite poet. He wrote such creepy things. I think my favorite is the Tell-Tale Heart, but I also like The Raven.

I haven't read many scary books. Leave me a recommendation at the end of this blog post!

27. How old were you when you saw your first horror movie?

I don't know. I was a child. I can tell you that the first horror movies I watched were the Amityville Horror Films.

28. What was your first Halloween costume?

I actually didn't know this. I asked my mom and she said that I was a witch. I was born Oct. 1 and it was my first ever Halloween costume!

29. What are you going to be for Halloween this year?

I honestly don't know if I'm going to "be" anything. I have a few options. For trunk-or-treat, I think I am going as "Ariel."

30. If you could have a spooky halloween pet (black cat, owl, bat, rat, wolf), what would you pick?

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8/5/2019

WHY "THE OUTSIDERS" IS MY FAVORITE BOOK

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I realized that there are a lot of book worms out there reading blog post day after day about people's favorite books. So, today I wanted to bring you a book review and explanation of my favorite book: "The Outsiders."

"The Outsiders," by S.E. Hinton, follows the life of Ponyboy and his friends, known as the greasers. He lives with his brothers Darry, who has taken over in a parental role since their parents died, and Sodapop.

Ponyboy feels like an outsider in a messed up society separated by class and money. His "gang" of sorts often gets mixed up with the Socs, who often jump the greasers and try to hurt them. Things get worse when two of the braver greasers decide to invite two Soc girls to their drive-in spot after they left their Soc boyfriends, who were drinking.

Later, a fight escalates to unbelievable heights, leaving some of the greasers on the lam from the law.

Now that you have a mini-summary, here are the reasons I like this book so much:

NARRATIVE FORMAT IS WELL-WRITTEN

The story is told from the point-of-view of Ponyboy, who is only 14 at the time. I really think that Hinton did an amazing job of writing this in a narrative format that is super easy to follow and is written in the voice of a 14-year-old kid who is just trying to find his place in the world.

IT TAKES A SERIOUS LOOK AT CLASSISM

Classism, or the act of discriminating against someone because of their socioeconomic class, is a huge theme in this book. I started reading this book as a child. My family was blessed to be able to keep the lights on and keep food on the table. But, when I went to school, I closely identified with Ponyboy.

My middle school was a lot like the one described in "The Outsiders." Less than half of the student body was from the poorer side of town. The rest lived in lavish houses by the lake and took their boat out every weekend when it was warm. You could tell that there was some separation between socioeconomic classes in my middle school. I think I love this book so much because I sometimes felt empathy for Ponyboy.

IT SHOWS THAT FAMILY CAN BE MORE THAN BLOOD

In this book, if I am remembering correctly, the only relatives of Ponyboy are Darry and Sodapop. Everyone else is just a friend. But, they show a fierce love for one another, indicated by an act done to protect Ponyboy toward the end of the book. As someone who has never had a good relationship with one side of my family, I feel connected to the book in this way.

Growing up, and still to this day, I have had friends who are family. If one of us is hurting, we are both hurting. If one of us needs advice, we are a shoulder to cry on, a listening ear, and a giver of sound advice. I love this about this book.

CONCLUSION

If you haven't checked this book out, you need to! It is such an easy read, and a really great story if I do say so myself! I hope you will let me know what you think of my book recommendation. Thanks so much for reading!

Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research.

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7/19/2019

STORY TIME: THE BLOG POST THAT RESULTED IN ME SHUTTING DOWN MY LAST BLOG SITE

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Happy Friday, everyone! Today, I wanted to do a bit of a storytime about the post that I wrote that caused me to shut down my last blog.

That's right, I had a different blog at one point called "What a Big Girl Blogs." I shared a lot more of my opinion on that blog than I did this one. You may be surprised to know that it was a post on the Kardashians that caused me to shut down my last blog.

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It all started in October 2016 after Kim Kardashian was robbed during a trip to Paris. The social media influencer had been sharing her location as well as showcasing her bling excessively on her social media sites. Not long after posting, she was robbed at gun point. She was robbed of nearly $12 million worth of jewelry.

Me being the person I was at the time decided to write about it. I was very careful to point out that, while she did not deserve to be robbed, she can't be too surprised about the fact that she was.

After all, she had been flaunting it on social media, and she has a huge following. Even people who hate her and her family are watching her. I also took some time to point out reasons why I thought the Kardashian/Jenner clan weren't the best role models for girls.

Among my criticisms were the fact that nearly all of the women had chosen terrible men to be with (in my opinion), that they set really unrealistic body standards for women, and that they are literally thrown in our faces every single day, no matter what we're doing.

WHAT HAPPENED WHEN I POSTED?

When I posted this blog, I had an old college acquaintance who commented immediately, calling me names and cursing at me. He was a die-hard Kim Kardashian fan and was reading into my post, making it seem as though I said Kim deserved to be held at gun point.

My best friend was held at gunpoint, and that was so nerve-wracking for me to know. To know that someone who you love dearly could have been taken from you. I never would be OK with that or imply that someone deserved that, but that's what he took from the conversation.

His brother, who didn't like me for whatever reason, jumped on as well. Thankfully, all of my friends defended me and were quick to call them out. Never once did I call either of the guys names, yet they continued to call me names.

I was super shocked when their mother hopped on the post and told me I was being rude. My friends were quick to jump in to set the record straight, pointing her to the negative and rude comments from her son. I eventually deleted and blocked them. However, this made me re-evaluate if I wanted a blog or not.

VALIDATED YEARS LATER BY THE KARDASHIANS

The funny thing about this is that the Kardashians have pretty much validated all of the points I've made (except for the body standards one).

First, you had Kim coming out saying that she was "grateful" that she was robbed.

“Even though it was horrific and I wouldn’t wish it upon anyone, it really did deeply change me to where now I feel like I can get back to myself,” Kardashian said in an interview on “The Alec Baldwin Show” that aired Sunday.

Kim basically admitted that she realized how much she flaunted (not saying she doesn't do that now) and that she realized that life is about more than what you own.

Since then, we've also seen Khloe become more honest about the men she has had in her life. Since Tristan cheated on her, you can tell she is more aware.

I wish that the Kardashian/Jenner tribe realized what they are doing to the self-esteem of younger people who watch them, specifically women. We've seen a bit of improvement since Kylie admitted that her lips were plumper because of filler. She, at one point, was alleging that she only used lipliner to overdraw her lips so that they appeared fuller. Only around the time of her pregnancy did she admit to stopping the lip injections.

I'm super glad they don't seemingly advertise for corsets anymore. However, you see "revenge body" (which is bananas insulting and implies that women still need the attention of the man they left/who left them after they've broken up), used a lot.

I'm all for being healthy. I do think it is important to remind people that famous people/celebrities can afford things like personal chefs, nutritionists, child care, and personal trainers.

WHY I LET IT STOP ME

At the time, I was dealing with a lot of issues. First of all, I had started my first job, and it was stressful and emotionally taxing (reporting on the highest-crime city in my state). On top of that, I felt defeated and I let people's opinions of me and my opinion get the best of me.

I thought to myself, "if this is how it's going to be when I share my opinions, why bother sharing them at all."

I will say that this has taken control. I don't share my opinions very often anymore, and my opinions have somewhat changed in the last few years. I am not what you would call a "straight-ticket" kinda person. I have some conservative views and some liberal views. This isn't great because it means that I'll make both sides mad at me for some reason in the end!

WHAT'S DIFFERENT ABOUT THIS BLOG?

This blog is hugely different for a number of reasons.

The first reason is that this blog has become rather therapeutic. A lot of the times, I research and write about things I'm personally dealing with that I know other people are also struggling with.

Effectively, I'm killing two birds with one stone. I'm solving my issue while doing what I love: writing!

Secondly, I've been much more consistent on this blog. This blog has a post schedule (every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday). I very rarely miss a day! This has built a kind of audience for me (according to my views) and has made me feel that I need to be consistent for that audience.

And lastly, I just try not to put people's perceptions of me above my own happiness anymore. I'm 25 years old. A quarter of a century. I don't want to live for the approval of others. The only things that matter to me is that I'm pleasing God; loving my life; and making my loved ones feel safe, valid, and happy. If I'm doing that, I don't really care what else happens. I'm just happy to be happy!

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5/10/2019

10 THINGS THAT WILL MAKE ALL DOG MOMS SAY "SAME" (W/GIFS)

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1: WHEN YOU SEE YOUR DOG AND ARE OVERWHELMED WITH PURE, UNADULTERATED LOVE FOR HIM/HER

2: BUT THEN THEY GO TO ANOTHER ROOM AND THEY GET QUIET AND YOU KNOW THEY'RE UP TO SOMETHING

3: OR THEY FREEZE AND START GAGGING AND YOU WANT THEM TO MOVE OFF THE BED SO YOU DON'T HAVE TO WASH THE SHEETS AGAIN

4: WHEN YOUR PARTNER GETS MAD WHEN YOUR DOG TEARS SOMETHING UP, BUT YOU'RE MORE CONCERNED ABOUT THE DOG

5: BUT NO MATTER HOW MANY TIMES YOUR DOG WON'T LET YOU GO PEE ON YOUR OWN....

6: OR SIT LITERALLY ANYWHERE ELSE INSTEAD OF RIGHT ON TOP OF YOU

7: YOU CAN ALWAYS BET THAT THEY WILL BE LOYAL TO YOU, EVEN WHEN YOU LOSE YOUR COOL WITH THEM...

8: AND THAT YOU'LL ALWAYS HAVE PLENTY OF PICTURES IN YOUR CAMERA ROLL TO SHOW WHEN PEOPLE ASK YOU IF YOU HAVE A DOG

9: AND EVEN WHEN YOU FIND YOURSELF SLIPPING IN TO YOUR "MOM" VOICE....

10: YOU WOULDN'T TRADE YOUR "DOG MOM" STATUS FOR THE WORLD

HAPPY DOG MOM DAY!

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2/14/2019

14 DAYS OF LOVE SERIES | DAY 14 | SAMANTHA

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Welcome to the 14 Days of Love series! Today is the last day I will be sharing the answers that were given to me by 14 content creators that I connected with on social media. I'm so sad to see it end, but so happy for the many creators who were featured!

Today is Day 14, and our feature is Samantha from Smack Of Flavor. She strives to present readers with delicious recipes and tips to help them learn to cook with a "smack of flavor!" Here's more about Samantha:

I asked each of my featured creators to answer a few questions for me. Check out Samantha's answers below before heading over to SmackOfFlavor.com to get "Recipes without fluff but with plenty of cheese." Sounds like my kind of food!

Q: WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT YOUR BLOG?

I love being able to talk to people about food. Cooking is such a passion of mine, and I love sharing it with others.

Q. WHAT DO YOU HOPE PEOPLE WILL KNOW YOU AND YOUR BLOG FOR?

I hope people will see my authenticity. I don't want to bombard them with fluff recipes or fad concepts but really help people cook better. You learn to cook with concepts as much as recipes.

Q. WHAT TOPICS DO YOU MOST LOVE TO COVER ON YOUR BLOG?

I love the blog posts as much as the recipes. Lately I've been doing a meal prep blog series and I love getting feed back from readers. It's great to see I can help people eat healthier and cook more at home.

Q. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE POST AND WHY?

My stuffed eggplant parmesan recipe is my favorite post because it combines healthier concepts with a classic. Basically it's eggplant parm with all the goodness but no pasta. Truthfully you don't even miss the pasta. It's also great for meal prep, so I make it for lunch a lot.

Read Samantha's favorite post here

Q. WHO ARE YOUR INSPIRATIONS AND WHY DO YOU LOVE THEM?

I learned a lot about food photography from Joanie Simon at the Bite Shop on YouTube. Her videos helped me take my photos to the next level and I'm constantly learning from her expertise. Also for cooks I love Alex Guarnaschelli. Her food always looks amazing and she's such a fierce competitor. She's an inspiration as a woman and as a cook.

Q. DO YOU HAVE ANY ADVICE FOR OTHER BLOGGERS?

I'd tell people to keep growing and keep learning. I am constantly listening to podcasts and videos, reading articles and cookbooks trying to learn. And just because someone does a food blog one way doesn't mean you have to follow in their footsteps. Make it your own!

FINAL WRAP-UP

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2/13/2019

14 DAYS OF LOVE SERIES | DAY 13 | JESSICA RENFRO

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Welcome to the 14 Days of Love series! Each day, I will be sharing the answers that were given to me by 14 content creators that I connected with on social media.

Today is Day 13, and our feature is Jessica. Her tagline is "sorting life's issues with Jess," so she does cover a variety of life-related topics. Here's more about Jessica:

Also, shameless plug, but I was featured in one of Jessica's recent posts. You can read my love story called "How I Fell in Love with the Trombone Player in the Second Seat from the Right" on her blog! I asked each of my featured creators to answer a few questions for me. Check out Jessica's answers below and head on over to her blog at www.LoveInJune16.wordpress.com to show her some love!

Q: WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT YOUR BLOG?

What I love the most is that I can express how I feel and what I want when and how I want. I enjoy feedback, as well and connecting with other like-minded people.

Q. WHAT DO YOU HOPE PEOPLE WILL KNOW YOU AND YOUR BLOG FOR?

I want people to see the real me. I am who I am because of my past and just like everyone else. Everyone has a past and it makes them who they are today. I consider myself a very positive, happy, loving, caring person that would talk to anyone for hours if they needed it. I enjoy seeing new things, so I plan on writing about our family's short trips, vacations, and exploring. I hope that people will enjoy seeing something different and/or might try to branch out and try new things too.

Q. WHAT TOPICS DO YOU MOST LOVE TO COVER ON YOUR BLOG?

So far, I have covered some depression, podcast reviews, goals. I do like photos and challenge as well. I have started a series this month called #lovestory and I have really enjoyed reading and commenting on all of my guest bloggers I am getting. I could see me doing many more in the future!

Q. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE POST AND WHY?

My favorite one is called Sunday Stills: Night. It was a challenge/writing prompt. I have never done one and this one spoke to me. I enjoyed thinking outside the box and into my past for that post.

Click here to read Jessica's favorite post

Q. WHO ARE YOUR INSPIRATIONS AND WHY DO YOU LOVE THEM?

Oh no! This is hard! Honestly, I don’t think I have anyone that I don’t look up to in some way. The main inspiration for me is making my goal and then achieving it.

Q. DO YOU HAVE ANY ADVICE FOR OTHER BLOGGERS?

Be you, always! Do not do what you think everyone wants.

FINAL WRAP-UP

Jessica Renfro | www.LoveInJune16.wordpress.com
Twitter | @jrenfro99
Instagram | @LoveInJune16

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2/12/2019

14 DAYS OF LOVE SERIES | DAY 12 | GRATISOUL

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Welcome to the 14 Days of Love series! Each day, I will be sharing the answers that were given to me by 14 content creators that I connected with on social media.

Today is Day 12, and our feature is Kaddie from Gratisoul. Her blog is largely aimed at the holistic side of life. Categories on Kaddie's blog include age, comparison, confusion, expectation, happy, and much more. Here's more about Kaddie:

I asked each of my featured creators to answer a few questions for me. Please be sure to check out Kaddie's answers below before you head over to www.Gratisoul.com to feed your soul and show Kaddie some LOVE!

Q: WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT YOUR BLOG?

Firstly, I love the name of my blog,.I had a hard time ruminating about some unique names and ultimately landed upon this name. Secondly, I love the theme of my blog. It reflects my true personality and what I preach #PositiveVibes. It’s something that everybody can relate to irrespective of their age bracket.

Q. WHAT DO YOU HOPE PEOPLE WILL KNOW YOU AND YOUR BLOG FOR?

I guess after visiting my website, I would want people to definitely feel those optimistic vibes resonating around themselves and would think that this is their story too, and hopefully they’ll try to change their perspective towards seeing things around them differently which they previously never discerned and then they’ll also become a ‘#Gratisoul.’

Q. WHAT TOPICS DO YOU MOST LOVE TO COVER ON YOUR BLOG?

My blog covers topics related to positivity, motivation, inspiration, self-care, and self-love. These topics are close to my heart, and I know they are pretty conventional but still, people don’t preach what they say. I’d like to change the perspective of people via my blog posts and hopefully one day I’ll have an incalculable community of Gratisouls.

Q. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE POST AND WHY?

My favorite post till date is ‘YOU’. It’s about how to prioritize yourself over everything else. It is very important to take care of ourselves which all of us often neglect. So, this post conveys the message of ‘self-care’ and ‘self-love’ and also tells how one can ace the art of self-care.

Click here to read Kaddie's favorite post

Q. WHO ARE YOUR INSPIRATIONS AND WHY DO YOU LOVE THEM?

I draw inspiration from life, from my family, from my friends, from day-to-day situations that life brings up and how to tackle that obstacle. It gives me the inspiration to motivate myself and bring a positive change in myself daily. Since I get inspired by life, I love every bit of it. I love it how life inspires me to get up every morning and enables me to bring a change in myself and also amongst others around me.

Q. DO YOU HAVE ANY ADVICE FOR OTHER BLOGGERS?

Once you visit my website, you’ll feel that it’s very relatable and when you leave, you’ll definitely leave with a changed perspective, free mind, and want to come back again for something new! And since you’re already going to visit my website, you have started your journey of becoming a Gratisoul! Congratulations!! Let’s stick together and become an incalculable community of Gratisouls. Until then as I always say, live positively and happily! XOXO

FINAL WRAP-UP

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2/11/2019

14 DAYS OF LOVE SERIES | DAY 11 | LAURENY LOVES

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Welcome to the 14 Days of Love series! Each day, I will be sharing the answers that were given to me by 14 content creators that I connected with on social media.

Today is Day 11, and our feature is Lauren. She focuses her blog on Disney topics, advice, financial tips, and more. Here's more about Lauren:

I asked each of my featured creators to answer a few questions for me. Check out Lauren's answers below and head on over to www.LaurenyLoves.co.uk to show her some LOVE!

Q: WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT YOUR BLOG/YOUTUBE CHANNEL?

The thing I love most about having a blog is the freedom to write about everything that I love and share that with other like minded people. The great thing about having a YouTube channel is it’s something to look back on, my YouTube channel is a joint venture with my fiancé so it’s great to do that together.

Q. WHAT DO YOU HOPE PEOPLE WILL KNOW YOU AND YOUR BLOG FOR?

I hope people will know me for being honest and down to Earth in an industry that often gets carried away with numbers and portraying an unrealistic lifestyle I hope I’m showing the life of an average girl and how that’s ok!

Q. WHAT TOPICS DO YOU MOST LOVE TO COVER ON YOUR BLOG?

I cover all sorts on my blog and that’s just the way I like it! My favourite content to write will always be my Disney content and my money-saving advice posts though. Disney because it’s so fun and magical and the money-saving posts because I hope I’m helping people.

Q. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE POST AND WHY?

Oh this is a tough one but I think if I had to pick just one post it would be ‘Why pets are great for your mental health’ I talked about a subject close to my heart and I’m hoping it’s a post that helped people even if just sharing my story made people feel less alone. Also I got to feature my two cute cats which is always great!

Check out Lauren's favorite post here

Q. WHO ARE YOUR INSPIRATIONS AND WHY DO YOU LOVE THEM?

My inspirations are definitely other bloggers who are like me, keeping it real. It’s so refreshing to read content from average girls who are killing it on their blogs. Lifestyle blogs are definitely my favourite because I like a wide range of content.

Q. DO YOU HAVE ANY ADVICE FOR OTHER BLOGGERS?

My only piece of advice would be just keep doing what your doing, in a world where it’s so easy to compare yourself to others keep in mind that life on social media is heavily editing and it’s perfectly fine and normal if your life doesn’t look like the edited version of someone else’s!

FINAL WRAP-UP

Laureny Loves | www.LaurenyLoves.co.uk
Twitter | @LaurenyCaton
Instagram | @laureny.c
YouTube | Josh & Lauren's WanderWorks

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2/10/2019

14 DAYS OF LOVE SERIES | DAY 10 | LORNETT

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Welcome to the 14 Days of Love series! Each day, I will be sharing the answers that were given to me by 14 content creators that I connected with on social media.

Today is Day 10, and our feature is Lornett B. Vestal from the Evolving Man Project blog. He is a social critic, educator, activist, writer, adventurer, artist, veteran, and Social Worker from Georgia. Here's a bit more about him:

I asked each of my featured creators to answer a few questions for me. Check out Lornett's answers below and head on over to his blog, the Evolving Man Project, at www.LornettVestal.wordpress.com to show him some LOVE!

Q: WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT YOUR BLOG?

I love the fact that I'm able to discuss and explore topics near and dear to my heart and share them with the world.

Q. WHAT DO YOU HOPE PEOPLE WILL KNOW YOU AND YOUR BLOG FOR?

I want my blog and posts to break down barriers and shatter stereotypes. Men don't talk about mental health issues, but that's changing. You add the fact that I'm a veteran and a black person. It makes a space and adding a voice for people like me or at the total opposite.

Q. WHAT TOPICS DO YOU MOST LOVE TO COVER ON YOUR BLOG?

The topics I love to cover the most are society, manhood, and politics.

Q. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE POST AND WHY?

I think my favorite is a post titled Depression, Struggle, and My road to Self-Worth. The reason it's my favorite post is that for one it's the first blog I've ever written. Plus, it is one of my most personal posts. I talk about my years of struggling with mental health and my very own road to recovery.

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Q. WHO ARE YOUR INSPIRATIONS AND WHY DO YOU LOVE THEM?

I think my biggest inspiration for the Evolving Man Project has been my wife. She challenged me to start this blog and is my chief editor, too. I'd say my second inspiration is Malcolm X. He was a controversial and misunderstood historical figure. Whether you agree with the man or not, his passion for justice uplifted an entire generation. It also made Dr. King a better leader because he had a person to challenge his vision. Ironically, despite their differences, towards the end of their respective lives they saw their philosophies aligning.

Q. DO YOU HAVE ANY ADVICE FOR OTHER BLOGGERS?

Finally, my advice to others who have creative channels is not to be afraid. You'll have people who might criticize and dislike your content but what you create should be just for you. If you have a zeal and passion for your creative pursuits, then you'll gain a following. Also, just do it!

FINAL WRAP-UP

Lornett B. Vestal | www.lornettvestal.wordpress.com
Twitter | @EvolvingManLBV

Head over to the blog and read some of his content!

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2/9/2019

14 DAYS OF LOVE SERIES | DAY 9 | DUNCAN

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Welcome back again to the 14 Days of Love series. Each day, I will be sharing the answers that were given to me by 14 content creators that I connected with on social media.

Today is Day 9, and our feature is Duncan, a mental health and lifestyle blogger from Scotland! Here's more about him:

I asked each of my featured creators to answer a few questions for me. Check out Duncan's answers below and head on over to his blog, www.TalesOfABeardedMan.wordpress.com to show him some LOVE!

Q: WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT YOUR BLOG?

I love the rawness of it. I love that I can be myself. I love that people can see my content and give me their thoughts, support or even criticisms.

Q. WHAT DO YOU HOPE PEOPLE WILL KNOW YOU AND YOUR BLOG FOR?

I hope that people will know me as a genuine person, who just wants to share his story. I hope that people will know me as an advocate for better mental health and somebody who is fighting the stigma surrounding mental health, especially in men.

Q. WHAT TOPICS DO YOU MOST LOVE TO COVER ON YOUR BLOG?

I most love to cover mental health topics but I also love light-hearted and humourous topics.

Q. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE POST AND WHY?

My “Letter to My Brain” post is my favourite, as it was such an emotional outlet and it forced me to take a closer look at my mental health. It was also very well received, and people offered some very kind comments.

Read duncan's post here

Q. WHO ARE YOUR INSPIRATIONS AND WHY DO YOU LOVE THEM?

My main inspiration for starting my blog is @Blogabtnothing1, Charlene McElhinney. She encouraged me to start writing and her own blog is so raw. My current inspiration is @ItsNicoleCarman, Nicole Carman. She has started the #MHAP (Mental Health Awareness Project) which I am trying to support every single day!

Q. DO YOU HAVE ANY ADVICE FOR OTHER BLOGGERS?

Be unapologetically, unashamedly and unequivocally YOU! Just be yourself and do things you enjoy or about which you are passionate! There is no point if you are not enjoying what you are doing.

FINAL WRAP-UP

Duncan | www.TalesOfABeardedMan.wordpress.com
Instagram | @TalesOfABeardedMan
Twitter | @TalesOfABeard

Also, keep an eye out for a YouTube channel from this creator!

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1. Favorite horror or Halloween-themed song?

​2. Name something you wouldn’t want to run into in a dark forest or in an abandoned building.

​3. Have you ever played with a Ouija Board?

​4. Favorite horror monster or villain?

​5. The creepiest thing that’s ever happened while you were alone?

​6. If you were dared to spend the night in a “haunted house”, would you do it?

​7. Are you superstitious?

​8. Do you ever see figures in your peripheral vision?

​9. Which urban legend scares you the most?

​10. Do you prefer gore or thrillers?

​11. Do you believe in multiple dimensions or worlds?

​12. Ever made a potion of any sort?

​13. Do you get scared easily?

​14. Have you ever played Bloody Mary?

​15. Do you believe in demons/the devil?

​16. You’re home alone but you hear footsteps in your house, what do you do?

​17. If you got trapped in one scary movie, which would you choose?

​18. If you could only wear one halloween costume for the rest of your life, what would you be?

19. would you ever go to a graveyard at night?

​20. In a zombie apocalypse what is your weapon of choice?

​21. Would you rather go to a Halloween party or go trick or treating?

22. You’re in a horror movie. Are you the final girl, the first to die, the comic relief, the skeptic, the smart one, or the killer?

​23. Do you have to watch something happy after watching a horror movie so you can go to sleep?

24. Whilst watching scary movies, are you the person who yells at the characters, the person with their eyes covered the whole time, or the person who falls asleep?

​25. Are you the one who gets scared, or the one who does the scaring?

​26. Favorite scary book?

​27. How old were you when you saw your first horror movie?

​28. What was your first Halloween costume?

​29. What are you going to be for Halloween this year?

​30. If you could have a spooky halloween pet (black cat, owl, bat, rat, wolf), what would you pick?

NARRATIVE FORMAT IS WELL-WRITTEN

IT TAKES A SERIOUS LOOK AT CLASSISM

IT SHOWS THAT FAMILY CAN BE MORE THAN BLOOD

CONCLUSION

WHAT HAPPENED WHEN I POSTED?

VALIDATED YEARS LATER BY THE KARDASHIANS

WHY I LET IT STOP ME

WHAT'S DIFFERENT ABOUT THIS BLOG?

1: WHEN YOU SEE YOUR DOG AND ARE OVERWHELMED WITH PURE, UNADULTERATED LOVE FOR HIM/HER

2: BUT THEN THEY GO TO ANOTHER ROOM AND THEY GET QUIET AND YOU KNOW THEY'RE UP TO SOMETHING

3: OR THEY FREEZE AND START GAGGING AND YOU WANT THEM TO MOVE OFF THE BED SO YOU DON'T HAVE TO WASH THE SHEETS AGAIN

4: WHEN YOUR PARTNER GETS MAD WHEN YOUR DOG TEARS SOMETHING UP, BUT YOU'RE MORE CONCERNED ABOUT THE DOG

5: BUT NO MATTER HOW MANY TIMES YOUR DOG WON'T LET YOU GO PEE ON YOUR OWN....

6: OR SIT LITERALLY ANYWHERE ELSE INSTEAD OF RIGHT ON TOP OF YOU

7: YOU CAN ALWAYS BET THAT THEY WILL BE LOYAL TO YOU, EVEN WHEN YOU LOSE YOUR COOL WITH THEM...

8: AND THAT YOU'LL ALWAYS HAVE PLENTY OF PICTURES IN YOUR CAMERA ROLL TO SHOW WHEN PEOPLE ASK YOU IF YOU HAVE A DOG

9: AND EVEN WHEN YOU FIND YOURSELF SLIPPING IN TO YOUR "MOM" VOICE....

10: YOU WOULDN'T TRADE YOUR "DOG MOM" STATUS FOR THE WORLD

HAPPY DOG MOM DAY!

Q: WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT YOUR BLOG?

Q. WHAT DO YOU HOPE PEOPLE WILL KNOW YOU AND YOUR BLOG FOR?

Q. WHAT TOPICS DO YOU MOST LOVE TO COVER ON YOUR BLOG?

Q. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE POST AND WHY?

Q. WHO ARE YOUR INSPIRATIONS AND WHY DO YOU LOVE THEM?

Q. DO YOU HAVE ANY ADVICE FOR OTHER BLOGGERS?

FINAL WRAP-UP

Q: WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT YOUR BLOG?

Q. WHAT DO YOU HOPE PEOPLE WILL KNOW YOU AND YOUR BLOG FOR?

Q. WHAT TOPICS DO YOU MOST LOVE TO COVER ON YOUR BLOG?

Q. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE POST AND WHY?

Q. WHO ARE YOUR INSPIRATIONS AND WHY DO YOU LOVE THEM?

Q. DO YOU HAVE ANY ADVICE FOR OTHER BLOGGERS?

FINAL WRAP-UP

Q: WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT YOUR BLOG?

Q. WHAT DO YOU HOPE PEOPLE WILL KNOW YOU AND YOUR BLOG FOR?

Q. WHAT TOPICS DO YOU MOST LOVE TO COVER ON YOUR BLOG?

Q. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE POST AND WHY?

Q. WHO ARE YOUR INSPIRATIONS AND WHY DO YOU LOVE THEM?

Q. DO YOU HAVE ANY ADVICE FOR OTHER BLOGGERS?

FINAL WRAP-UP

Q: WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT YOUR BLOG/YOUTUBE CHANNEL?

Q. WHAT DO YOU HOPE PEOPLE WILL KNOW YOU AND YOUR BLOG FOR?

Q. WHAT TOPICS DO YOU MOST LOVE TO COVER ON YOUR BLOG?

Q. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE POST AND WHY?

Q. WHO ARE YOUR INSPIRATIONS AND WHY DO YOU LOVE THEM?

Q. DO YOU HAVE ANY ADVICE FOR OTHER BLOGGERS?

FINAL WRAP-UP

Q: WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT YOUR BLOG?

Q. WHAT DO YOU HOPE PEOPLE WILL KNOW YOU AND YOUR BLOG FOR?

2. Name something you wouldn’t want to run into in a dark forest or in an abandoned building.

3. Have you ever played with a Ouija Board?

4. Favorite horror monster or villain?

5. The creepiest thing that’s ever happened while you were alone?

6. If you were dared to spend the night in a “haunted house”, would you do it?

7. Are you superstitious?

8. Do you ever see figures in your peripheral vision?

9. Which urban legend scares you the most?

10. Do you prefer gore or thrillers?

11. Do you believe in multiple dimensions or worlds?

12. Ever made a potion of any sort?

13. Do you get scared easily?

14. Have you ever played Bloody Mary?

15. Do you believe in demons/the devil?

16. You’re home alone but you hear footsteps in your house, what do you do?

17. If you got trapped in one scary movie, which would you choose?

18. If you could only wear one halloween costume for the rest of your life, what would you be?

20. In a zombie apocalypse what is your weapon of choice?

21. Would you rather go to a Halloween party or go trick or treating?

23. Do you have to watch something happy after watching a horror movie so you can go to sleep?

25. Are you the one who gets scared, or the one who does the scaring?

26. Favorite scary book?

27. How old were you when you saw your first horror movie?

28. What was your first Halloween costume?

29. What are you going to be for Halloween this year?

30. If you could have a spooky halloween pet (black cat, owl, bat, rat, wolf), what would you pick?