So very quickly today I just wanted to mention on here about this amazing project called The Mindfulness Summit.  During the month of October, they will have a new podcast about mindfulness that you can listen too (for FREE) each day.  I am super duper excited to learn more about mindfulness and this is a great way to do it!

Here is the link where you can sign up: http://themindfulnesssummit.com

Remember it starts Oct.1 so sign up quickly!!

Love,

Em

Hi everyone, welcome back to my blog, My Tumblr Life!  I am so sorry for being gone for such a long time, it’s just the so many exciting and crazy things were happening and I had no time to share it with you lovely people!

First off, I just wanted to let you beautiful people know that I am going to re-launch my blog on Oct 1!! (cue clapping and cheering!)  Hopefully there will 1 (or maybe two;) ) new posts going up on Oct.1 so look forward to those. 

My October posting schedule is as follows:

Oct.1 (blog re-launch AND 2 new posts)

Oct.5

Oct.9

Oct.13

Oct.18

Oct.22

Oct.27

Oct.31

ALASKA:

If anyone remembered in August I went to ALASKA!  If you read my post about going you would have read that I was very intimidated by it.  But, it was truly the most amazing trip in the whole wide world.  If you ever have the opportunity to go or are in need of an epic adventure please, please, PLEASE go visit Alaska.  I went on a cruise, which allowed me to make friends will kids from all around the world.  This really blew my mind.  I never thought that I would be able to say that I have friends that live in England, Holland, China and MORE!  I was a trip that I will never forget.

*i will make a separate post with pictures a little later in October :)*

STARTING A NEW SCHOOL:

Also, in September I took the plunge onto a whole new school, where I didn’t know a single soul.  But, I LOVE IT!  On the first day a made a bunch of new friends and two weeks later I have already been invited to two birthday parties. I feel so incredibly lucky to have stumbled across such an amazing group of people.  Unfortunately though, my other friends have very quickly drifted away.  I haven’t talked to some of my old friends since the 1st of September.  I feel bad that I haven’t talked to them, but I know that if they were wondering about me they would have made the effort to reach out to me.  Some words to live by, “At some point you have to realize that some people stay in your heart but not in your life.”

Anyways it’s great to be back and I look forward to start posting more frequently starting OCTOBER 1ST!

Love,

Em

Their are two types of people in the world; there are the self-absorbed people and their are the people who care about everyone but themselves.  I also believe that their is a hybrid type of people who care about themselves and others equally.  Unfortunately in todays society the world is being over throne by self-absorbed people, we are un-balanced.  This is because it is easier to care about one person instead of having to care about everyone.  It is really sad.

But we can change, we can care about others, we can make a difference, we just have to want to.  Naturally as humans our first instinct is to think; keep myself safe, look after myself, etc. so we have to push away that instinct and bring in a new one.  One that tells us that we are all equal, other people have feelings too and that we need to love and care about everyone.

I wish I was selfless, but like most people, but I am not but that’s okay.  If everyone was selfless then we would be in the same position, un-balanced.  What I do strive to be though is that ‘hybrid’ type that I spoke of earlier.  Actually I think that everyone should strive to be this ‘hybrid’ type.  This would allow for balance, and most importantly love for everyone.

So, next time your making a decision, think about how the outcomes might affect others involved.  Maybe saying no to going out for ice cream with your BFF because your too tired, might make her/him upset or angry because you already made a commitment or because that was the last time you could see them before they moved away.  Trust me, I have been in the BFF position before, and these decisions really make you feel terrible and angry.  Decisions that we make really do impact others, even if we feel like they don’t.

Remember, strive to be someone who cares about themselves and others equally.

Love, 

Em

For today’s fashion and beauty post, I have decided to share with you my favorite youtuber and blogger gurus.

YOUTUBE:

Zoe Sugg is hands down my favorite youtuber is general, but she is also my favorite person to go to for fashion, beauty and hair inspiration.  To get a little more ‘in depth’ into what she wears on a daily bases is, I like to watch her vlogs; MoreZoella and her boyfriends vlogs; PointlessBlogVlogs. 

Meghan is a bohemian queen.  Her outfits are literally goals.  She is just amazing and I love her, you should definitely watch her videos (and follow her Tumblr)

Ingrid is one of the most down-to-earth selfless people I have ever seen on the internet.  I also loves that she works with a lot of natural/ organic products in her videos.  Her makeup is always amazing too and I like that her looks are always quite simple and natural.

Aspyn is more of a lifestyle guru, but her clothes, makeup and hair are always AMAZING!  She has some amazing hair skills and you will totally want to steal her closet.  To see even more into her life, be sure to check out her vlog channel, Aspyn & Parker.

BLOGS:

Tanya is also a youtuber, but I prefer her blog.  She posts everything from fashion and beauty to even baking (be sure to check out her chocolate cookie recipe).  She seems very caring and friendly so that is a added bonus.

Poppy just started her blog, but I already love it.  The layout is wonderful and the photos she takes are beautiful.  Her blog has lots to offer and I know that it will be a hit.

Julia’s blog looks amazing but it also is AMAZING!  She also has a youtube channel that  has wonderful tutorials.  The outfits that she puts together her to die for and her home decor is wonderful as well.

Amber is total mom goals!  Her baby is adorable and her Instagram feed is beautiful.  She also has the world’s best hair tutorials, specifically braids.  Make sure you check out her blog, I’m sure you will love it as much as I do!

Enjoy watching and reading!

P.S Yesterday was my birthday, so HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!!

Love, 

Em

Last week I visited what I believe is the most beautiful place in the world (or at least in Canada).  This wonderful place is Sand Banks Provincial Park in Picton.  This beach is covered in over 60 meter high sand dunes.  The sand is not that rough sand you find in a child’s playground, it’s this super fine baby’s bum soft sand.  I was literally rolling around in the sand the whole time I was there (and trust me if you ever go there you will too).  Here are some of the pics of this amazing day.

p.s I leave for Alaska in a week! *cue high pitch excited scream*

Love,

Em

This year I have decided to do something very brave.  In the fall, I am voluntarily going to a different high school then all of my friends (I don’t know a single person there).  You are probably thinking, “Em why would you do this?” and to be honest that’s what most of my friends and family are asking me too.  I just have this urge to change my life, be adventurous and try something new.  I have known my best friends since before kindergarten and I love them to death, but I just need to do something different, without them there to catch me if I fall.  I want that fact that no one will be there to catch me to motivate me to step outside my comfort zone.  To most people this probably sounds crazy, but it’s just what my heart is telling me to do.  

Just recently I have made this whole ‘school decision’ and I’m actually really happy and excited with the choice I made.  Unlike most decisions I make I don’t regret it.  At this new school I get a fresh start to be the person I truly want to be, Em the outgoing, happy, over-achiever instead of the sarcastic, teachers-pet people thought of me before.  It’s not that I’m not happy with myself, (because I very much am) I just get a chance to be someone else, the best version of myself.  So I encourage you, yes you, to go make a small or huge change to your life (preferably a good change, no crying allowed!) because it gives you this rush of adrenalin that makes you feel as though you are on top of the world!

Love,

Em