I'm proud of my size!

I am SO glad I found this. 

I get tired of the negativity with sizes in people.

All sizes and people are beautiful in their own way.

Let's face it. Sometimes people are just born the way they are built. 

Some people like to be larger, some people like to be thinner. 

We are in a world full of different sizes and different people. 

Isn't that what makes us all unique?

I'M PROUD OF MY SIZE is simply where you post of photo of yourself, telling your size, and just being fabulous no matter what size. I've seen girls from a size 2-30. 

My main concern? I love to feel healthy and happy and accept myself for who I am.

TEN. 

I've never really had a problem with being a size ten, no matter the weight I lose either, I stay that way because of my larger hind end. & I'm okay with that. I've never tired to force myself into a size smaller, because let's face it, it doesn't look good when you don't wear your own size. SO EMBRACE IT LADIES.

Dress: Brand is Mustard Seed. About $20
Scarf: Forever 21. $12
Belt: Targert. $10 

I like raspberries.

This is what I call Breakfast. 

This is what I call lunch.

Mariah's finals survival guide.

I'm an art student. We don't just have 2 finals a year. We have FOUR. 

Finals are creeping up, and my busy weeks are pretty much here. It's week 9. 11 is the final week with presenting projects and doing exams. 

I hope enjoyed my lazy day yesterday because I'm quite sure I won't be getting one for a few weeks. 

Here are a few things I need to remember during my finals weeks (& maybe you as well.)

Eat healthy.

Boring? Yes. Good for you? Double yes. 

When I first started school I wasn't eating as healthy as I normally do. College food gets to you.

Stock up on fruits and veggies a week before your finals. & fish, fish is amazing brain food and great for your body. Skip the ice cream and chocolate, Missy. I promise you will feel so much better and energized. & don't forget water!

P.S. Luna Bars make great snacks for your 4 hour classes. 

But eat when you are hungry. 

Don't starve yourself. You'll get cranky and no one will want to be around you. 

Shower. 

I know you are busy with projects, exams, and some with an additional job. 

But please, take time to shower. 

& deodorize.

Don't Strangle Anyone

If you are like me and have to work with people in every class, you may get the strongest urge to just strangle them. Seriously, sometimes people's idiotic behavior and close minded comments can completely ruin your day. 

We must remember to be nice though, keep your hands to yourself, and just smile.

Take sometime for yourself. 

Your mind needs rest. "Every 45 minutes," is what I hear.

Remember how I said eat healthy? This is a moment where you can go get that raspberry latte and cupcake you've been dying for. 

Paint your nails. Take time to watch your favorite weekly show. Do some Netflix 10 minute solutions yoga.

Remember: Less then 3 weeks and you get to be with your Honey.

This probably only applies to me. Unless you as well have been away from your Honey for far too long. 

He makes everything so much better and being with him for an amazing 3 weeks will be the greatest thing after a crazy term. Even now he keeps me sane. 

Manage your time

Between shooting assignments, final projects, re shoots. Working on group projects. Studying for the exams...it will be hard to manage my time with everything. I have a problem with focusing on one thing at a time. Keep time for yourself.

Sleep

Zombie is not a good look.

Just breathe.

 This is so hard for me sometimes and I'm told this all the time by my parents and boyfriend.

When I'm stressed I bite my nails and clench my jaw so much it causes headaches. 

I stress for perfect grades, but sometimes, just sometimes, you can't always get that. 

Keep your sanity. 

Fancy Friday.

Friday Night Sweet Treat.

Friday's are always perfect for something sweet right?
Since I suffer from a sweet tooth I have to make it healthy most of the time. 

It was cloud so I was craving baked apples today. 

We have no brown sugar or cinnamon. 

I did have butter, sugar, and instant cinnamon and spice oatmeal. 

Mariah baked apples. 

Preheat your oven to 350. 

Cut apple in half and spoon out the core. 

Melt 1 Tbsp. of butter. Mix 2 tbsp. of instant oatmeal, and a tad bit of sugar. 

Add mixture into apples and set in the oven for 30 minutes. 

Vuala. Mariah baked apples. 

Don't forget the coffee. Maybe even add some ice cream. 

No thanks.

But some of your pinterest "health" boards kind of make me a little uncomfortable. 

Can we try "Nothing tastes as good as skinny healthy feels."

Seriously. 

Yoga Pants.

I guess I'm getting into yoga now. Thanks to netflix and their 10 minute solutions. 

I even got some new yoga pants today. Yoga pants always make my butt look good. 

I honestly can't do yoga without laughing at myself though. I feel like you have to be serious. & sometimes I just cannot be serious. 

The whole "breathe in..breathe out" thing just gets me...it's what my parents say to me every time I'm in an upset mood & it never helps. I've never been the whole "just relax" type. Which could explain as to why I fidget so much, I would honestly just rather move around to relax and get frustrations out. 

I'm getting better though I guess. I even light a candle for some aromatherapy. Which I honestly don't know if it's very therapeutic..but it makes my nose happy and that's all that matters

Just don't ask me to take a yoga class with you anytime soon. You don't want to be with the girl that's giggling all the time. 

Fancy Friday

Healthy Foods.

I find it a god sent blessing to have a love for healthy foods. I fancy eating something and then feeling good after what I ate. 

It's always been natural for me to choose healthy foods. Even going out to eat 90% of what I eat is vegetarian or the healthy substitutes, even more so now then ever before. 

As I write this I am currently drinking my 3rd cup of green tea. 

A lot of times people will ask "Are you on a health kick?" "Are you on a diet?" One time I had this friend who would never fail to say "OMG Mariah. You're not fat!" Uhh...did I ever say I was fat? It's just yummy!

I'm usually the friend going out for pizza that will ask "Anyone else like vegetarian pizza?"

You may be asking if I am a vegetarian, no I'm not vegetarian. However, I could live as a vegetarian very easily. Minus fish, I'm a big seafood person. 

I prefer baked over fried, veggies over burgers, and whole wheat anything is my best friend. 

It if was not for my true love of sweets, I'm sure I would be 4 sizes smaller. But I'm okay with how I am, so I'll keep the sweets...and pastas. mmmm pasta. 

Maybe one day I'll do a blog of all the healthy yummy foods I eat. 

Which may be a result to my weight loss. 

Here are some recipes I would love to try soon!

Baked Zucchini with sweet onion deep & Mini Veggie Pizzas

Healthy chocolate chip cookie dough dip & Whole wheat chocolate chip cookies. 

Oh hey, 2012

The year of 2011 has treated me good. Oh so good. 

I have had to go through many (good) changes. My photography got out into the world more then I ever dreamed of at this age. I feel as though I found my true self, I know the person I am and what I need to do to better myself. 

In the new year of 2012 I would like to work even harder at everything I do. Do things I kept telling myself I would do but never got around to it. I want to better myself and have fun while doing it. 

Here are some things I would like to see happen in the year of 2012. 

Become healthier. Start doing some running. Eat better.
Become a part of Student Leadership at The Art Institute of Colorado. Participate in many clubs and organizations at school.  Big Bothers & Big Sisters program when I'm 20.
Get back into singing and fight stage fright.

Art and Crafts every week.  Read. read. read. Scrapbook more.

Learn film photography. Learn to cook better.
Think before I speak. Less gossip. (Everyone should practice this.) 

Expand my wardrobe of more vintage and thrift type things. Get my third tattoo. Third ear piecing. & Dye my hair of deep violet.

I had a resolution of trying not to be such a perfectionist...I find this to be an unrealistic goal for myself. Hey, I'm a Virgo, it's in my nature. 

I will be moving to Denver, exploring more places, and meeting new people.
I want to be involved in more then I ever have. I may get little sleep but it will all be worth it.
Adventures, Hard Work, and Creativity will make up the year of 2012.

Bring it on two thousand twelve. 

Healthy over skinny.

Once upon a time.

I use to be skinny. Size 3-4.

I also didn't eat very much.

I was not as happy as I could have been.

I even felt fat.

Today I am 5' 4.5" and a size 10-12.

I have some curve.

& honestly love my body.

I enjoy looking like a young woman.

But of course like every girl, I have my days. Like today.

I feel like a chub chub.

No, not fat, just a chub chub.

Days like these I have to remind myself of this...

I cannot stress, when I stress I gain more weight.

You have one body, just love it.

You don't have to be skinny to be beautiful.

Don't concentrate on your flaws

The point is

I'm curvy, healthy, and happy.

Ya dig?

Do however remember

Eat foods that will make your body say "thank you."

Water. Water. Water.

& Daily activity.

Don't forget the smile on your face too.