#noplacelikeom

[omtoronto]

Thank you @carmenderkinderen for the pic!! We agree and feel so fortunate to be on your mind & love the synchronicity of perfectly placed Indigo pillows ♥️♥️♥️ #synchronicity #noplacelikeom #toronto https://www.instagram.com/p/BtQayK_gcWR/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=186e272s74gti

[zagfitness1]

New Year new classes! Check out the schedule for upcoming classes and get your fitness on! We've got mini Yogi's, Body Brawl, and Boot Camp openings but they won't last so don't wait ❗Ok, maybe you missed it last year. You can make this year your year! Register now. Don't wait another year to feel great! #newyear #zagfitness #bodybrawl #noplacelikeOM #bootcamp #noexcuses #thisyear #fitness #fit #loveyourself #love #letsgo

[sylviahousegvl-blog]

This Friday at 6:45pm, @southernomhotyoga is hosting a donation class for us. All proceeds will go to our social venture, so come out and enjoy 75 minutes of hot, sweaty bliss! #yeahthatgreenville #iongreenville #greenvilleevents #noplacelikeom (at Greenville, South Carolina)

[soulsoldier7]

For a while I thought I'd only see these at my favorite bookstore in Encinitas, CA. Glad to see them here. #noplacelikeom (at Boulder Book Store)

[lotusflower-xox-blog]

So I decided to change a few things about my lifestyle in the past few weeks and one of them was how I eat. I love to go out with friends, eat a good meal, and have a good time. But the more I think about it the more I realize I really don’t know what goes into those meals…and that doesn’t sit well in my stomach.

As a result I am eating a lot more, a lot healthier, but also giving myself freedom to eat whatever I want to because I make almost everything I eat. For example, my own recipe of macaroni and three cheeses. It’s not the healthiest, but it’s delicious. You can always substitute whole milk with skim milk or even almond milk.

All you’ll need is shown in the picture on the left and Ritz Original Crackers. I used ¾ cup of parmesan cheese, ¾ cup havarti cheese, and ½ cup sharp cheddar, grated, after I boiled the macaroni for about 7 minutes. Preheat the oven to 350˚ so when you’re done stirring everything together you can add extra crackers to the top for a crispy finish. Now, add the cheeses with ¼ - ½ cup whole milk to the macaroni. Stir together, adding as many Ritz crackers as you desire. I used 7… Place your OVEN SAFE pot in the oven for about 4 minutes or until golden brown or to your liking.

Voila! Amazing macaroni and cheese with only 6 ingredients and it takes about 15 minutes to make.

[lotusflower-xox-blog]

Latest Pinspirations 

I’m pretty much obsessed with the beach lately....and I’m okay with it. Seeing images of the beach, sand, beach hair, surf boards, ANYTHING just makes me feeling happy everywhere. It’s like a rush through my veins and I can’t get enough. 

So here are a few things I found on Pinterest that make me really happy. And honestly, I look at these and I’m in such a good mood to continue my day if I’m ever upset or stressed.

[lotusflower-xox-blog]

I know I’m not a beach bum like I’ve always wanted to be, but I am a bikini loving beach goer that obsesses over the latest trends and styles.

So here’s a list of some of my favorites I’ve seen so far in 2016.

Top to bottom, left to right.

Greenlee Swim, The Back Bra - I chose this bad boy because of the eye-popping color. I normally wear darker colors, so for 2016 I’d love to wear a lot more color everywhere I go! Posh Pua, Kainalu Crochet - This cutie reminds me of how badly I want to be on the beaches of Hawaii... Minimal Animale, Lucid String - So simple, but so beautiful!! Just take my money already! Mary Grace Swim, Dylan - I’m obsessed with the over the shoulder top. And the chic black makes it even better. One word, elegant. Issa De Mar, Malia - I love the print while still having the solid colors. Sensi Bikinis, Claire - I love the sporty look to this bikini. Everything will stay put while looking incredibly fabulous in the palm tree themed two piece. Stone Fox Swim, Natasha - 5 words, forever loving palm tree print. And how cute are the ties for the top?

[lotusflower-xox-blog]

I just want to take a moment and say how much I appreciate life. I go about my days sometimes forgetting that I could leave this Earth at any moment. I don’t think that’s necessarily bad because I am so engrossed in what I do every moment of every day, but it is not a good thing either. I know I’m not the only one when I say I walk around this Earth like I'm indestructible sometimes. I feel guilty those nights because there are people on this Earth who fight for their life day in and day out, and then there’s me, taking advantage of the beautiful function my body involuntarily does called breathing. I’m lucky in so many ways; I have a family that loves, supports, and takes care of me, I have some of the most amazing people in my life, and I have opportunities given to me all the time to be more than I already am. I’m nothing less than a blessed individual. So why do I walk around like nothing can touch me? Because I was never taught when I was younger to appreciate life in itself. Not many people my age were, just to make that clear. I don’t know about anyone else, but the town I grew up in has lost a lot of people my age because they were being reckless in a number of ways and careless and something went wrong. It’s the worst thing to hear that someone you grew up with has died from drinking and driving or jumping off a bridge for fun. People shouldn’t be dying because of carelessness. And if that carelessness comes from drinking too much, then reevaluate your life and really decide if drinking that much is worth it.

We should be appreciating the life we have been given. There is no perfect life. Every rich person has their own problems. Sure, they might have a lot of money, but having that much money might bring hard times with their family, or an illness. No life is perfect, so as human beings we need to stop dedicating our lives to finding that perfect, peaceful life.

We waste so much time as humans in the 21st century, too. We are always on our phones, in relationships that aren’t working, doing things we don’t love, and so much more. There’s a lot to say about what we put our time into, so why are we putting all our eggs in the basket of finding a better life instead of creating one for ourselves? We have time to make a great life, but instead we’d rather sit on our phones and watch the people that have created a great life, live that life. But why? Because as a whole in this generation, we look for instant gratification. We want it now or else we don’t want it at all, which is pretty stupid as I type this out and really think about that concept. We would rather watch people live a great life, than take the time to make one for ourselves because people are afraid to fail. I know I’m not the only one who feels this way. I get afraid of failing in front of the world. But, as I sit here being 21 years old, I’m learning I would rather fall flat on my face in front of the entire world, than keep my face the way it is with the people I have in my life.

I want to be more. I yearn for it most days. I have no clue on how to go about it, but that’s life people!! No one on this planet has it completely figured out!! Even Beyonce has her days, okay? She's rich, famous, and an entrepreneur, but I bet she still has days where she’s wondering if she’s headed in the right direction. We can’t wait for a perfect life to fall into our laps. We have to make it. Whatever your dreams, you can achieve them. It’s hard going out in the real world and trying to accomplish enough to make a name for yourself. But people do it every day. If they can do it, so can you.

Stop taking the life you have been given for granted. Go out and make a name for yourself. Be proud of who you are and don’t let anyone try to tell you that you can't achieve your dreams because they are wrong. The only people that will tear you down are the people that tried and failed to get back up again. They don’t want to see someone else succeed because they never did, but be aware of what they are doing and continue on your journey. Always support others because wouldn’t you want awesome support from a stranger? Be happy with what you have and who you are and I bet you’ll end up living the life you’ve always dreamt of.