"Keep your face always to the sunshine and shadows will fall behind you."

 

                     - Walt Whitman

Dream Big- Inspiration Daily

     I have found that sometimes people don't believe in themselves. For a split second, they think that they can't achieve a goal. I must admit- I have thought this too. But stop those thoughts. You CAN achieve it. I promise you, that you can do whatever you set your mind to. Whatever wild dream you have, or whatever career you want to follow- YOU CAN DO IT. All you need to do is believe in yourself, and WORK HARD. Don't let anything get in the way of your dreams. Also- DREAM BIG, and never stop following your dreams.
                                                                                                                   --E. C. Calista

Quote of the Week

"Surround yourself with the dreamers and the doers, the believers and thinkers, but most of all, surround yourself with those who see greatness within you, even when you don't see it in yourself."
                                                -Edmund Lee



Quote of the Week

"Some believe that it is only GREAT POWER that can hold evil in check. But that is not what I've found. I found it is the SMALL THINGS. EVERY DAY DEEDS BY  ORDINARY FOLK that keeps the darkness at bay."         

-Gandalf

About Me

Well I thought that I should tell you a little bit about myself! My name is E. C. Calista. Here is a list of things that I love (Some of them may be a little weird :D):

1. Old/ Antique stuff (books, furniture, etc.)
2. Books and writing (I'm not a very good writer)
3. Music and singing (I play the guitar)
4. Purple & Pepto Bismol pink (yep :D)
5. SUMMER
6. Quotes
7. Photography
8. Rings
9. Disney
10. Sci-Fi (I'm a nerd :D)
11. Art (drawing, painting, sculpture, etc.)
12. Puzzles
13. Candles
14. Vacations
15. The beach
16. Stars
17. Taylor Swift
18. Mexican Food
19. Running
20. Acting
21. I'm Mormon, I KNOW it, I LIVE it, and I LOVE it.

---More than anything, I love my family and friends

Change

     Today was my last day of middle school, and the reality of it hasn't quite hit me yet. I have to start over again, meet new people, and let go of old ones. For the past 3 years, I have had to say goodbye to so many people, and I honestly hate saying goodbye; because goodbye is such a harsh word. I just have to remember that in my life, people will come and go, but the ones that really matter will stay. Anyway, I've discovered that when a change/fact hits you at the beginning, it hits you hard. But when it hits you after a while, it doesn't feel as hard. It seems that when you gradually get used to the fact that a change is going to occur, then you get a longer time to think about it.

- E.C. Calista

Make a Difference- Inspiration Daily

     Have you ever felt that no one considers, or thinks about you? I know I have, and it's tough. But what I've learned, is you need to make others feel worth it. Don't go to a party hoping that someone will say hi to you, compliment you, or even talk to you. Go to a party and do just that. Say hi to someone, compliment others, and let them know you care. Don't wish, just do. Not only will you make a difference in the lives of others, but you will make a difference in your own life. When I make others feel good, I feel good too. So remember this next time you want someone to say hi to you.

- E. C. Calista

Quote of the Week

     "Don't let your dreams be dreams."

-Jack Johnson

Inspiration Daily

     Why do I love life? Well, I honestly don't. Life is really hard. We go through challenges all the time. But why is this blog titled "I'm Living and Loving Life?" I will tell you why. Every morning I wake up, and I have to make a decision. I can either go through my day looking at everything positively or negatively. I'm telling you, that makes all the difference. I also lie to myself. No I'm serious. I tell myself that life is good when it's not. And then that lie becomes true. Alright, that sounds really cheesy. But it's seriously true. Tell yourself life is good and it is. I don't know if that's reverse-psychology or something, or maybe I'm just plain insane. Man, that rhymed. Now wipe away those tears, put a smile on your face, and make the decision.

-E.C. Calista