Fashion should just be FUN

To me fashion is:

With a little bit of this

(Classic pin-up)

A hint of this

and of course my look is never complete with out one of these

     With fashion we should have ZERO LIMITS. Wear it because you like it. Wear it because it makes you feel unique and pleasant. Even if I have to be professional I always add a secret hint of sparkle. Usually I add the smallest amount of shimmer to my lips or the inner corner of my eyes if I can't wear something daring. The sparkle adds vibrancy instead of seeming over the top or work inappropriate. These days it is exxxtremely hard to keep or even find a job... so sometimes we have to follow the rules to benefit ourselves! That's ok! Allow your days off to be super 'dazzley' and fun! To me life is too short not to do the things we love while we can. So start today to do something you've always wanted to do or perhaps wear!

BIRTHDAY

                                                February 24^th is the day that me and my momma met for the first time in real life… My Birthday. I’m so thankful that she is my mother & that she gave me life. So for my birthday this year I want us all to celebrate life in general. It’s not just a birthday, but a celebration of being alive and living. I want go out and savor every minute and every second of that day! I want every single person that I come in contact with on that day to feel loved and joyful. Even if everything in your life is tarnished when your Birthday shows up find it in your heart to celebrate, smile, and be thankful. If everything in life has gone so wrong that it feels like you are heartbroken find it in your heart to celebrate that you are alive. It doesn’t have to be your birthday you can have a party everyday if you want too! haha It is incredible how many people you don’t even know love you and would die for you! You are the world to someone! You have no clue what people really think of you. So celebrate all of life’s greatness and endless possibilities! Who knows where I might journey tomorrow. On our Birthday’s there is so much excitement and love in the air that opportunities are endless. I have 2 rules for my birthday that I hope you have as well… 1.) Never invite anyone to celebrate with you that will take away any joy.  It is not a celebration when there is a conflict or debate. You don’t have to put up with anyone (no exceptions) that is willing to make you feel bad in anyway. YOU MUST CELEBRATE 2.) Smile and feel the love in the universe on that day.

You don’t have to have tons of money or even cake because the best things in life such as smiles, love and laughter are free. You can’t put a price tag on your happiness. I’m sending all of you my love, smiles, and laughter of tomorrow and if it is your birthday too may I have some of your cake? Haha Happy Birthday to us all. I hope cupid hits you with a huge arrow of love after all its still February. Hehe

Until next time,

Be Brave & Bold

Yours truly,

Driss :)

When We Journey down a road that has a fork

   

             I imagine where my blog can go, who will read it, and who has read it that I may not know. The truth is we never really know. When we know what is in our hearts the rest can only evolve with time. When we do something that we love if it is in our hearts then it is right thing to do. Since I can remember my heart has wanted to reach out. I always knew that I would one day share my voice. The more experiences in life that I have overcome the more I developed an understanding. This has helped me in many ways I never imagined. At certain times in my life I never knew one day I would be so thankful and appreciative of each fork in the road. Some people hold on to those times in their lives that were tough and never learn to grow above and beyond. This is how we become an enemy to ourselves. To think badly of ourselves is just like allowing someone else to abuse you. Be your own personal life coach (that sounds silly but think of it in that way) and encourage yourself instead of discouraging yourself. We can spend so much time focusing on the bad in ourselves we forget what is so great.


I'm not a Buddhist in any way, but I'm fascinated by their loving words. Their words seem to give me a serene environment and hopeful outlook when I read their wisdom.
"Your worst enemy cannot harm you as much
as your own unguarded thoughts."


Sometimes we need ourselves more than anybody else. To dust ourselves off and look straight ahead with hope and persistence.


I've seen so many girls dart into a relationship hoping it will fill that emptiness they have inside. They end up getting hurt, squashed, and stomped on because they weren't ready for a real relationship or often they will stay with a person who treats them badly. The reality is when we are 100 % content within ourselves that's when a real relationship will show up in your life. Why? Because it wont matter either way. You won't depend on it and that's when an admirable person will enter your life. The worst that can happen is you will be stuck with you! I always tell that to my friends when they lose hope in MR. RIGHT then I say  How terrible right? (that' me being sarcastic & silly =]) I'd much rather hear those words then "THE RIGHT GUY IS OUT THERE FOR YOU" hahaha  When you work on you... You already have a wonderful bond with the most amazing person in your life. Wouldn't you much rather enter a relationship already 100 % than expecting 100%? A person can only care for you as much as you are willing to care for you. So don't wish for someone to love you, but start right now & learn to love yourself.


The more we care for ourselves the less negativity we have. The negativity we see in others is often the negative things in ourselves that we don't like.

      I wanted to write a bit about love since so many individuals get the wrong idea about Valentines Day. =) I think its a bit silly when people get upset that they don't have a Valentine. It's more than just about boyfriends, girlfriends, husbands or wives, its about caring about people in your life... Remember those little cards you use to hand out to your friends in grade school or even High School if you were a Nerd like my good friend Mary? ah haha Love you Mary! =) Don't waste a wonderful day because you don't think you have a VALENTINE! Honor those that have made your life even better.  Do something great for yourself that day too! You can even be my sweet little Valentine for reading my bloggy! hehe Valentines day can be even more spectacular by just being extra kind to anyone you meet that day! =) I want Beasley Eugene Franklyn (Chubby Dog) to be my Valentine. We are going to cuddle


I remember entering 2010 with a nonchalance and the idea that fun would eventually come. I hadn't become too adventurous yet. I didn't know where I was going, I didn't care that I was single, and I'd never been to a bar or club or even think that I would ever in a million years. I just wanted to focus on school. That was it. Then once upon early February when a boy with the most marvelous green eyes and a smile for me offered me help at school. I was so annoyed that he was all I could think of. With his wavy dark blonde hair and kind hearted energy he was everything I imagined the perfect boy would be. I've still never seen eyes as striking and intimidating as his. With classes coincidentally down the hall from each other we would bump into each other from time to time. He was so cute and eager to be kind. Eventually the class that I was taking I had to drop due to a very difficult teacher. I've had some of the most amazing teachers, but every now and then you find one that fills your life with unwanted stress just because they can. So I took charge and took the stress out of my life. I would much rather have a teacher that understands instead of demands. haha Anyway I was so sad that I didn't have a reason to pass by my adorable new boy toy. Then I decided I would do my homework in the area hoping that he would pass by so we could have our little chit chat. It didn't happen...
      Then about a month later when I'd given up me and my good friend were hanging around campus when all of a sudden he appeared in the distance. I remember feeling like a car accident took place in my stomach. I thought everything physically looked about right when my friend asked me what's was wrong? I told her who he was and she was like "GO, SAY HI." She was so eager and excited. I had a choice to take a chance or save it for next time. The minute we find a reason not to do something we can't. We can even block out our dream man. hahaha I remember telling her "he's with his friends I don't want to interfere" that was an excuse. I told myself that I would have another chance.  I put that little beautiful perfect opportunity in my head and said next time. Do you know what happened next? A beautiful perfect... NOTHING! haha =) Sometimes in life fate give us that perfect opportunity that only occurs once. We must be ready for the unexpected for the unexpected can give us the perfect chance to succeed in anything.


    Who knows maybe someday we will meet again. Its a small world and stranger things have happened. Right now I'm so focused on where this year is going to take me to be single or taken doesn't matter. I do my best for me.




2010 turned out to be the best year of my life. I met so many incredible people who changed my life. Some of these people were even strangers who said the right thing at the right time. & yes because I know someone will wonder if there were other men in my life... The answer is Yes. Currently? No. ah haha but I'm always ok because I feel like I shine on my own.  At the end of my life I want to be able to say I did everything I feared for I' am truly a fearless girl.


I started 2011 with a much different idea of how this year would be. Right now God is probably saying "Drisana, be patient.. You have no idea where this road is going to take you." I have the best kind of endurance fueled by hope & faith. The truth is I have no idea where the journey of 2011 may take me, who I will meet, how many people I will make smile & feel appreciated, or even who may come across this blog! Cheers to a journey together!


Until our kindred lil' souls meet again, =)


Be brave & bold


-Drisana XoxO

“Misery loves company”

From my colorful wittle (well actually its big haha) heart to yours!

<3

Part 1

                       I’ve met so many difficult people in my life. These are people who choose to use words that haunt and echo in your mind for long periods of time. Sometimes they may even be in your own family. We all face adversity in our lives and these challenges can bring about the best of wisdom. Use any negative person that has imprinted your life as an example of what not to be. Find laughter in that experience… don’t hold it in your heart. When we allow these negative people to get the best of us they win. They get what they want… to hurt and create more potential damage in the world.

                 You’re probably thinking of some one in your life that is in your current path or has played the role of a naysayer. These naysayers have been squashed, beat up, pushed around and even run over with trouble. Their negative actions or attitudes are really a cry for help. They are so broken, wounded, and depressed they want to share some of that pity with you!  So next time you find yourself crossing paths with a person so ready to attack say NO THANK YOU! Don’t encourage them, but instead share your love and laughter with someone that needs it more than you do! You can choose to be the better person in any situation!

                  Sometimes when we find our life at a dead end it is so much easier to spread around more pain and anger than to say “ok, what can I do to fix this” “What can I do to make my path again?” Sometimes we have to dig and dig and dig until we find a solution. You know what? A solution is always available! But in the middle of struggle we are blind. Sometimes we fill our mind with even more negativity we throw away a hopeful and positive outlook. We will never march through chaos smiling. Well unless of course we needed the help of a well skilled psychiatrist. Haha What we can do is sweep up all the illusion of being trapped and find our way out. THERE IS ALWAYS A WAY OUT! There is always hope. If you are breathing and have a beating heart then you are alive. You can choose to find hope in yourself. If everything is wrong in your life you are never alone because YOU will always be there. If everyone has failed YOU choose to find the hero and survival with in YOU! YOU DON’T HAVE TO FAIL AND YOU CAN CHOOSE TO BE THE LEADER OF YOUR OWN LIGHT & LIFE!

PART 2

                     I find inspiration in many people and many things. As a person who has studied art, participates in art and lives and breaths to find a unique & creative spark in anything… life becomes art. Today I found that spark in the Super bowl. It sounds a bit silly at first.. You’re probably think Drisana um ok…We all watched it and didn’t feel that spark... Ok… let’s unfold what I hope will help you feel ignited and enlightened.

                 

                       In each of our lives we must play our life cards right to see the winning victory! We can choose to watch other people win and our lives pass us by or we can visualize what we want and not take no for an answer. So if you feel like some people are born to be better than others remember the same theory that everyone is born the same way.  Stop putting people above yourself and realize the glory you have!

                  On a solid football team the goal is to win. They will fight, get injured, bleed, sweat, and if they are in touch with their emotions they could perhaps cry. ; )  Haha Of course they WILL CRY! The game is their love, their life, and winning is in their hearts. Think of the team as you, the ball as the obstacle (the other team is fighting for the same goal) & YOU CAN SEE YOUR VICTORY! YOU WANT TO WIN! When life throws a curve ball at you (Baseball haha I know)… YOU GET TO DECIDE IF YOU ARE TOUGH ENOUGH TO KEEP PLAYING/GOING.  Do you make a touch down or a touch back? Ok that last one didn’t make sense… haha But in other words do you keep going or do you throw in the towel? = )

                  DON’T LET ANYTHING OR ANYONE EVER TELL YOU… YOU ARE NOT GOOD ENOUGH! YOU ARE BETTER THAN GOOD YOU ARE OUTSTANDING! Don’t let the opposing team (Bully/naysayer) win!

 

                    This year Green Bay won the Victory title. The have come a long way and faced many challenges. They kept going and no matter what giving up wasn’t an option.  To be a winner is NOT EASY, but you can have the title.

You are going to make more than just a few touchdowns in your life… YOU ARE GOING TO WIN!

Don’t forget to encourage others along your journey. Some may not know how wonderful they are and can be…

May love outshine any hate,

Be as brave & as bold as you know you ARE!

Until next time

Drisana

XoxO

Oh, if you want you can always re-read or share this blog with some one who may be interested or could use a little pat on the back. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU FOR READING my blog IT MEANS SO MUCH TO ME! I WOULD LOVE TO HEAR YOUR THOUGHTS, stories & ENCOURAGEMENT! XoxO

My small leap

                                              

        I just wanted to say thank you all so much for reading my blog! It has jumped quite a few views since I started it last year. I feel so tremendously honored that people like to read thoughts from my heart! I know I’m a ‘sappy sally’ but an enormously happy one at that! Even if you don’t follow, but read this thank you!!!! =] Since I was a little girl I’ve kept a treasured diary & would write my feeling out on paper. This was very therapeutic to me and made me feel so much stronger. My diary entries felt so personal at that time… to share would have been embarrassing. Haha …These entries were just words of encouragement for me to keep strength, laughter, and joy a possibility at times when I didn’t know what to do. We live in a world where people are constantly trying to be one step ahead of each other. Always trying to be prettier, thinner, smarter, more talented, but this is a silly waste of energy and potential power that could change so many lives. We all have a unique brilliance that we must find with in ourselves. When we find that glory with in our heart we want to share instead of compete. This is what makes a person so mighty and influential. The moment we find competition in each other is the moment we let go of greatness. That very greatness could make all of the difference and necessary changes in this world.

    I use to feel like pouring my heart and soul into my writing was embarrassing, but I wanted to share my voice. As a teacher once told me “we all have a story, but if we don’t tell it someone else will.” Even if my purpose is to encourage one human being that needs a smile… I’m willing to blog for years until they see my message. Writing is so powerful. Our words are like letters in stone and live on as our legacy.  In writing we can touch the hearts of future generations to come even after we are long gone. We must live each day making a positive impact on someone else. People who are remembered are those that lived with in their purpose. People who choose to live a negative life will be long forgotten. So look within yourself to find your beautiful purpose. When you find it not only will you feel your best… YOU WILL BE YOUR BEST!

      

       If you find yourself competing with others to be your best you have not found your purpose. You will only be sabotaging progress to a happy and meaningful life.

   Each and every singe person in this world has a purpose!

   This blog is so fun to write & I hope you feel the warmth and light with in my heart and words in each post!

From my little adventurous heart to yours,

XOxo

Be brave & bold

Drisana

    

“You must be the change you wish to see in this world”    

     

Finding the light in the dark

(Me & my Beasley bear... Both puppies.. haha I was 16 here... I'm 21 now.. :) He always makes me smile.. <3)

  
Do you ever feel like all hopes & dreams are lost?


      As a child we see the endless possibilities in our future. A child might dream of becoming an actress, but not all of the hard work it would take to become successful. As an adult we see the stress before the dream. We get so caught up in the "wrongs" we can't see the "right" even if it hit us square in the forehead. So the next time you tell yourself you are incapable of your dream remember the joy you once had visualizing what it would be like to live the impossible.

  Sometimes without intentionally knowing it we become our own worst enemy. For example... our own judgments of ourselves is worse than anybody elses, yet we continue to fuel ourselves with negative thoughts. You know that saying "Treat others how you would want to be treated"... The same goes for your own being! Treat yourself like you deserve to be treated.  Don't wait to be treated like a princess, but instead treat yourself like one. I'm not saying go out and spend lots of money on diamonds or clothing, but see all of the good in you and be grateful for the blessings in your life daily. The more we see the positive the more the negative things will diminish. The reality is our mind is an incredibly powerful tool. Think about where you are in life at this time... Are you happy, sad, or even stressed? What would you like to change? What could be better? What could be worse? Do you know that "where you are today your mind put you there?" Say it out loud "Where I' am today is where my mind put me!" Don't be afraid of that quote, but instead look at your life and realize that anything that is wrong is capable of becoming more than "right" but perhaps even great! Use the most powerful and free tool we are all born with... Your mind. To make the most meaningful transition in your life... YOU MUST live and breathe greatness in everything thing you do. It doesn't matter how old you are or how bad the circumstances in your life maybe. As long as you are alive your life is up to you?  What you will do with it is up to your mind... so one small step by changing your outlook can and Will change your life.

We were all born into this world the same way with endless possibilities. It is only up to each person to decide their chosen path!


XoxO

I hope in some small way this will encourage & help keep hope & love in your heart <3

Be bold &be brave
Drisana